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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.92, 1,328.86 and 476.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.92, 1,328.86 and 476.26 is: 713.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.92 : 1,328.86 = 476.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.92/1,328.86 = 476.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.92x = 1,328.86 × 476.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.92x = 632,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,882.86/886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.57

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