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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.28, 1,322.97 and 471.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.28, 1,322.97 and 471.64 is: 707.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.28 : 1,322.97 = 471.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.28/1,322.97 = 471.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.28x = 1,322.97 × 471.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.28x = 623,965.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,965.57/882.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.22

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