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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.10, 1,331.11 and 477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.10, 1,331.11 and 477.04 is: 715.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.10 : 1,331.11 = 477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.10/1,331.11 = 477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.10x = 1,331.11 × 477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.10x = 634,991.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,991.14/887.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.80

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