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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.57, 1,217.10 and 567.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.57, 1,217.10 and 567.51 is: 782.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.57 : 1,217.10 = 567.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.57/1,217.10 = 567.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.57x = 1,217.10 × 567.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.57x = 690,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,716.42/882.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.62

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