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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.63, 1,321.25 and 573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.63, 1,321.25 and 573.84 is: 859.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.63 : 1,321.25 = 573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.63/1,321.25 = 573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.63x = 1,321.25 × 573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.63x = 758,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,183.23/882.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.00

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