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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.79, 1,324.20 and 472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.79, 1,324.20 and 472.72 is: 709.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.79 : 1,324.20 = 472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.79/1,324.20 = 472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.79x = 1,324.20 × 472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.79x = 625,975.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,975.82/882.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.09

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