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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.92, 1,217.75 and 579.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.92, 1,217.75 and 579.48 is: 799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.92 : 1,217.75 = 579.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.92/1,217.75 = 579.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.92x = 1,217.75 × 579.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.92x = 705,658.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,658.87/882.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.24

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