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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.90, 1,321.58 and 471.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.90, 1,321.58 and 471.50 is: 705.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.90 : 1,321.58 = 471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.90/1,321.58 = 471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.90x = 1,321.58 × 471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.90x = 623,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,124.97/882.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.77

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