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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.11, 1,328.73 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.11, 1,328.73 and 475.14 is: 712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.11 : 1,328.73 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.11/1,328.73 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.11x = 1,328.73 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.11x = 631,332.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,332.77/886.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.48

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