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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.44, 1,333.52 and 476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.44, 1,333.52 and 476.88 is: 716.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.44 : 1,333.52 = 476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.44/1,333.52 = 476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.44x = 1,333.52 × 476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.44x = 635,929.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,929.02/887.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.59

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