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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.20, 1,327.68 and 475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.20, 1,327.68 and 475.02 is: 711.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.20 : 1,327.68 = 475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.20/1,327.68 = 475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.20x = 1,327.68 × 475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.20x = 630,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,674.55/886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.66

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