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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.78, 1,323.72 and 472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.78, 1,323.72 and 472.14 is: 707.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.78 : 1,323.72 = 472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.78/1,323.72 = 472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.78x = 1,323.72 × 472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.78x = 624,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,981.16/882.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.97

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