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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.29, 1,323.45 and 472.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.29, 1,323.45 and 472.22 is: 708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.29 : 1,323.45 = 472.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.29/1,323.45 = 472.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.29x = 1,323.45 × 472.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.29x = 624,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,952.94/882.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.33

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