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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.07, 1,326.65 and 473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.07, 1,326.65 and 473.19 is: 709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.07 : 1,326.65 = 473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.07/1,326.65 = 473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.07x = 1,326.65 × 473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.07x = 627,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,750.17/885.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.27

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