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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.20, 1,328.14 and 475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.20, 1,328.14 and 475.66 is: 712.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.20 : 1,328.14 = 475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.20/1,328.14 = 475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.20x = 1,328.14 × 475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.20x = 631,743.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,743.07/886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.87

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