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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.06, 1,325.34 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.06, 1,325.34 and 473.22 is: 708.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.06 : 1,325.34 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.06/1,325.34 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.06x = 1,325.34 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.06x = 627,177.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,177.39/885.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.63

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