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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.11, 1,333.17 and 477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.11, 1,333.17 and 477.14 is: 716.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.11 : 1,333.17 = 477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.11/1,333.17 = 477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.11x = 1,333.17 × 477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.11x = 636,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,108.73/888.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.25

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