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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.17, 1,325.31 and 472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.17, 1,325.31 and 472.89 is: 708.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.17 : 1,325.31 = 472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.17/1,325.31 = 472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.17x = 1,325.31 × 472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.17x = 626,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,725.85/884.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.83

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