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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.65, 1,216.95 and 567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.65, 1,216.95 and 567.36 is: 782.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.65 : 1,216.95 = 567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.65/1,216.95 = 567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.65x = 1,216.95 × 567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.65x = 690,448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,448.75/882.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.25

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