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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.71, 1,327.24 and 474.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.71, 1,327.24 and 474.31 is: 711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.71 : 1,327.24 = 474.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.71/1,327.24 = 474.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.71x = 1,327.24 × 474.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.71x = 629,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,515.32/884.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.55

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