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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.96, 1,332.46 and 425.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.96, 1,332.46 and 425.74 is: 638.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.96 : 1,332.46 = 425.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.96/1,332.46 = 425.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.96x = 1,332.46 × 425.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.96x = 567,281.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,281.52/888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.14

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