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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.58, 1,331.69 and 472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.58, 1,331.69 and 472.02 is: 707.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.58 : 1,331.69 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.58/1,331.69 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.58x = 1,331.69 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.58x = 628,584.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,584.31/888.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.40

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