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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.93, 1,333.46 and 426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.93, 1,333.46 and 426.91 is: 640.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.93 : 1,333.46 = 426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.93/1,333.46 = 426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.93x = 1,333.46 × 426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.93x = 569,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,267.41/888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.40

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