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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.16, 1,321.52 and 470.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.16, 1,321.52 and 470.75 is: 705.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.16 : 1,321.52 = 470.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.16/1,321.52 = 470.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.16x = 1,321.52 × 470.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.16x = 622,096.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,096.58/882.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.20

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