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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.27, 1,217.52 and 588.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.27, 1,217.52 and 588.09 is: 811.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.27 : 1,217.52 = 588.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.27/1,217.52 = 588.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.27x = 1,217.52 × 588.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.27x = 716,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,011.34/882.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.56

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