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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.18, 1,321.41 and 573.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.18, 1,321.41 and 573.11 is: 858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.18 : 1,321.41 = 573.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.18/1,321.41 = 573.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.18x = 1,321.41 × 573.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.18x = 757,313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,313.29/882.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.46

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