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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.04, 1,330.86 and 476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.04, 1,330.86 and 476.56 is: 714.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.04 : 1,330.86 = 476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.04/1,330.86 = 476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.04x = 1,330.86 × 476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.04x = 634,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,234.64/888.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.20

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