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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.91, 1,218.32 and 572.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.91, 1,218.32 and 572.41 is: 789.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.91 : 1,218.32 = 572.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.91/1,218.32 = 572.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.91x = 1,218.32 × 572.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.91x = 697,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,378.55/882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.86

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