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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.92, 1,328.84 and 476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.92, 1,328.84 and 476.24 is: 713.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.92 : 1,328.84 = 476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.92/1,328.84 = 476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.92x = 1,328.84 × 476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.92x = 632,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,846.76/886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.53

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