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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.12, 1,331.52 and 476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.12, 1,331.52 and 476.60 is: 715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.12 : 1,331.52 = 476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.12/1,331.52 = 476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.12x = 1,331.52 × 476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.12x = 634,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,602.43/887.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.35

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