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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.01, 1,323.21 and 470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.01, 1,323.21 and 470.93 is: 706.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.01 : 1,323.21 = 470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.01/1,323.21 = 470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.01x = 1,323.21 × 470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.01x = 623,132.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,132.67/882.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.50

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