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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.92, 1,325.20 and 472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.92, 1,325.20 and 472.52 is: 709.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.92 : 1,325.20 = 472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.92/1,325.20 = 472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.92x = 1,325.20 × 472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.92x = 626,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,183.50/882.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.22

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