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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.88, 1,334 and 478.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.88, 1,334 and 478.36 is: 717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.88 : 1,334 = 478.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.88/1,334 = 478.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.88x = 1,334 × 478.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.88x = 638,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,132.24/888.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.91

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