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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.31, 1,321.58 and 573.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.31, 1,321.58 and 573.26 is: 858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.31 : 1,321.58 = 573.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.31/1,321.58 = 573.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.31x = 1,321.58 × 573.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.31x = 757,608.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,608.95/882.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.67

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