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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.97, 1,329.84 and 476.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.97, 1,329.84 and 476.07 is: 712.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.97 : 1,329.84 = 476.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.97/1,329.84 = 476.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.97x = 1,329.84 × 476.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.97x = 633,096.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,096.93/887.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.97

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