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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.18, 1,327.14 and 474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.18, 1,327.14 and 474.84 is: 711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.18 : 1,327.14 = 474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.18/1,327.14 = 474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.18x = 1,327.14 × 474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.18x = 630,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,179.16/885.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.92

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