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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.50, 1,328.74 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.50, 1,328.74 and 470.08 is: 703.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.50 : 1,328.74 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.50/1,328.74 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.50x = 1,328.74 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.50x = 624,605.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,605.11/887.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.78

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