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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.61, 1,326.89 and 474.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.61, 1,326.89 and 474.55 is: 711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.61 : 1,326.89 = 474.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.61/1,326.89 = 474.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.61x = 1,326.89 × 474.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.61x = 629,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,675.65/884.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.81

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