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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.72, 1,218.38 and 588.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.72, 1,218.38 and 588.02 is: 811.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.72 : 1,218.38 = 588.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.72/1,218.38 = 588.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.72x = 1,218.38 × 588.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.72x = 716,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,422.78/882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.61

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