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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.84, 1,329.78 and 475.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.84, 1,329.78 and 475.78 is: 714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.84 : 1,329.78 = 475.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.84/1,329.78 = 475.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.84x = 1,329.78 × 475.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.84x = 632,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,676.08/885.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.21

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