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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.48, 1,218.38 and 567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.48, 1,218.38 and 567.90 is: 784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.48 : 1,218.38 = 567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.48/1,218.38 = 567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.48x = 1,218.38 × 567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.48x = 691,918.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,918.00/882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.06

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