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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.11, 1,325.57 and 471.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.11, 1,325.57 and 471.53 is: 708.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.11 : 1,325.57 = 471.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.11/1,325.57 = 471.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.11x = 1,325.57 × 471.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.11x = 625,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,046.98/882.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.58

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