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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.18, 1,332.23 and 478.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.18, 1,332.23 and 478.12 is: 717.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.18 : 1,332.23 = 478.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.18/1,332.23 = 478.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.18x = 1,332.23 × 478.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.18x = 636,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,965.81/888.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.16

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