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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.06, 1,324.20 and 472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.06, 1,324.20 and 472.12 is: 707.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.06 : 1,324.20 = 472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.06/1,324.20 = 472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.06x = 1,324.20 × 472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.06x = 625,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,181.30/883.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.97

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