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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.73, 1,332.44 and 471.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.73, 1,332.44 and 471.57 is: 707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.73 : 1,332.44 = 471.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.73/1,332.44 = 471.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.73x = 1,332.44 × 471.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.73x = 628,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,336.37/887.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.80

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