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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.62, 1,330.82 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.62, 1,330.82 and 475.04 is: 713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.62 : 1,330.82 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.62/1,330.82 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.62x = 1,330.82 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.62x = 632,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,192.73/885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.84

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