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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.47, 1,322.02 and 568.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.47, 1,322.02 and 568.18 is: 852.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.47 : 1,322.02 = 568.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.47/1,322.02 = 568.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.47x = 1,322.02 × 568.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.47x = 751,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,145.32/881.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.15

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