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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.08, 1,328.76 and 469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.08, 1,328.76 and 469.20 is: 703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.08 : 1,328.76 = 469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.08/1,328.76 = 469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.08x = 1,328.76 × 469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.08x = 623,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,454.19/886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.61

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