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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.62, 1,326.32 and 472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.62, 1,326.32 and 472.04 is: 709.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.62 : 1,326.32 = 472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.62/1,326.32 = 472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.62x = 1,326.32 × 472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.62x = 626,076.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,076.09/882.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.34

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