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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.12, 1,333.02 and 477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.12, 1,333.02 and 477.60 is: 716.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.12 : 1,333.02 = 477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.12/1,333.02 = 477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.12x = 1,333.02 × 477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.12x = 636,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,650.35/888.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.85

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