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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882, 1,322.13 and 507.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882, 1,322.13 and 507.25 is: 760.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882 : 1,322.13 = 507.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882/1,322.13 = 507.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882x = 1,322.13 × 507.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882x = 670,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,650.44/882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.37

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