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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.56, 1,330.38 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.56, 1,330.38 and 475.56 is: 713.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.56 : 1,330.38 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.56/1,330.38 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.56x = 1,330.38 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.56x = 632,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,675.51/886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.63

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