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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.96, 1,322.34 and 471.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.96, 1,322.34 and 471.07 is: 705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.96 : 1,322.34 = 471.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.96/1,322.34 = 471.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.96x = 1,322.34 × 471.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.96x = 622,914.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,914.70/882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.48

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