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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.41, 1,331.43 and 471.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.41, 1,331.43 and 471.85 is: 707.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.41 : 1,331.43 = 471.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.41/1,331.43 = 471.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.41x = 1,331.43 × 471.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.41x = 628,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,235.25/888.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.15

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