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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.27, 1,322.45 and 574.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.27, 1,322.45 and 574.35 is: 860.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.27 : 1,322.45 = 574.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.27/1,322.45 = 574.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.27x = 1,322.45 × 574.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.27x = 759,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,549.16/882.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.90

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