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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.36, 1,218.22 and 567.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.36, 1,218.22 and 567.74 is: 783.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.36 : 1,218.22 = 567.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.36/1,218.22 = 567.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.36x = 1,218.22 × 567.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.36x = 691,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,633.85/882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.85

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