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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.49, 1,322.78 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.49, 1,322.78 and 574.56 is: 861.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.49 : 1,322.78 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.49/1,322.78 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.49x = 1,322.78 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.49x = 760,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,016.48/882.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.22

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