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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.79, 1,325.57 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.79, 1,325.57 and 474.12 is: 710.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.79 : 1,325.57 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.79/1,325.57 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.79x = 1,325.57 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.79x = 628,476.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,476.88/884.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.31

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