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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.56, 1,328.70 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.56, 1,328.70 and 474.66 is: 711.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.56 : 1,328.70 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.56/1,328.70 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.56x = 1,328.70 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.56x = 630,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,680.74/886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.38

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