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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.55, 1,331.45 and 477.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.55, 1,331.45 and 477.27 is: 715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.55 : 1,331.45 = 477.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.55/1,331.45 = 477.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.55x = 1,331.45 × 477.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.55x = 635,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,461.14/888.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.17

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