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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.20, 1,330.07 and 477.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.20, 1,330.07 and 477.45 is: 714.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.20 : 1,330.07 = 477.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.20/1,330.07 = 477.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.20x = 1,330.07 × 477.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.20x = 635,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,039.53/888.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.98

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