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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.08, 1,330.26 and 470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.08, 1,330.26 and 470.20 is: 705.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.08 : 1,330.26 = 470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.08/1,330.26 = 470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.08x = 1,330.26 × 470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.08x = 625,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,488.25/887.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.11

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