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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.58, 1,217.40 and 568.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.58, 1,217.40 and 568.25 is: 783.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.58 : 1,217.40 = 568.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.58/1,217.40 = 568.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.58x = 1,217.40 × 568.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.58x = 691,781.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,781.46/882.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.82

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