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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.02, 1,216.68 and 571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.02, 1,216.68 and 571.52 is: 788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.02 : 1,216.68 = 571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.02/1,216.68 = 571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.02x = 1,216.68 × 571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.02x = 695,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,356.95/882.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.37

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