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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.63, 1,218.60 and 568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.63, 1,218.60 and 568.04 is: 784.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.63 : 1,218.60 = 568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.63/1,218.60 = 568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.63x = 1,218.60 × 568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.63x = 692,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,207.45/882.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.26

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