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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.52, 1,217.88 and 572.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.52, 1,217.88 and 572.56 is: 790.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.52 : 1,217.88 = 572.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.52/1,217.88 = 572.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.52x = 1,217.88 × 572.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.52x = 697,309.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,309.37/882.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.13

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