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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.50, 1,331.73 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.50, 1,331.73 and 472.08 is: 706.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.50 : 1,331.73 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.50/1,331.73 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.50x = 1,331.73 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.50x = 628,683.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,683.10/889.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.78

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