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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.92, 1,325.86 and 474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.92, 1,325.86 and 474.25 is: 710.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.92 : 1,325.86 = 474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.92/1,325.86 = 474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.92x = 1,325.86 × 474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.92x = 628,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,789.11/884.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.56

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