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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.45, 1,217.40 and 567.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.45, 1,217.40 and 567.66 is: 783.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.45 : 1,217.40 = 567.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.45/1,217.40 = 567.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.45x = 1,217.40 × 567.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.45x = 691,071.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,071.72/882.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.13

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