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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.76, 1,327.77 and 467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.76, 1,327.77 and 467.88 is: 702.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.76 : 1,327.77 = 467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.76/1,327.77 = 467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.76x = 1,327.77 × 467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.76x = 621,237.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,237.03/884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.15

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