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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.20, 1,331.69 and 476.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.20, 1,331.69 and 476.92 is: 715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.20 : 1,331.69 = 476.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.20/1,331.69 = 476.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.20x = 1,331.69 × 476.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.20x = 635,111.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,111.56/888.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.06

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