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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.27, 1,322.46 and 557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.27, 1,322.46 and 557.73 is: 836.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.27 : 1,322.46 = 557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.27/1,322.46 = 557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.27x = 1,322.46 × 557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.27x = 737,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,575.62/882.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.00

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