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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.96, 1,322.72 and 471.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.96, 1,322.72 and 471.95 is: 707.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.96 : 1,322.72 = 471.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.96/1,322.72 = 471.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.96x = 1,322.72 × 471.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.96x = 624,255.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,255.34/882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.00

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