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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.18, 1,328.64 and 475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.18, 1,328.64 and 475.84 is: 713.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.18 : 1,328.64 = 475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.18/1,328.64 = 475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.18x = 1,328.64 × 475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.18x = 632,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,220.06/886.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.42

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