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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.61, 1,325.40 and 473.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.61, 1,325.40 and 473.55 is: 710.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.61 : 1,325.40 = 473.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.61/1,325.40 = 473.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.61x = 1,325.40 × 473.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.61x = 627,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,640.80/883.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.31

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