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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.38, 1,323.50 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.38, 1,323.50 and 573.36 is: 860.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.38 : 1,323.50 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.38/1,323.50 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.38x = 1,323.50 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.38x = 758,839.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,839.09/882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.00

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