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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.38, 1,321.61 and 573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.38, 1,321.61 and 573.30 is: 858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.38 : 1,321.61 = 573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.38/1,321.61 = 573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.38x = 1,321.61 × 573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.38x = 757,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,676.15/882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.67

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