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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.17, 1,331.12 and 476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.17, 1,331.12 and 476.20 is: 714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.17 : 1,331.12 = 476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.17/1,331.12 = 476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.17x = 1,331.12 × 476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.17x = 633,879.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,879.34/887.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.50

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