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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.12, 1,322.22 and 574.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.12, 1,322.22 and 574.19 is: 860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.12 : 1,322.22 = 574.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.12/1,322.22 = 574.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.12x = 1,322.22 × 574.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.12x = 759,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,196.02/882.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.65

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