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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.89, 1,325.90 and 472.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.89, 1,325.90 and 472.91 is: 709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.89 : 1,325.90 = 472.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.89/1,325.90 = 472.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.89x = 1,325.90 × 472.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.89x = 627,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,025.92/883.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.39

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