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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.12, 1,331.51 and 476.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.12, 1,331.51 and 476.91 is: 715.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.12 : 1,331.51 = 476.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.12/1,331.51 = 476.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.12x = 1,331.51 × 476.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.12x = 635,008.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,008.05/888.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.00

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