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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.79, 1,327.56 and 473.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.79, 1,327.56 and 473.43 is: 710.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.79 : 1,327.56 = 473.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.79/1,327.56 = 473.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.79x = 1,327.56 × 473.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.79x = 628,506.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,506.73/884.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.35

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