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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.06, 1,217.27 and 595.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.06, 1,217.27 and 595.00 is: 821.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.06 : 1,217.27 = 595.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.06/1,217.27 = 595.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.06x = 1,217.27 × 595.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.06x = 724,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,270.14/882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.12

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