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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.69, 1,322.77 and 442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.69, 1,322.77 and 442.40 is: 663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.69 : 1,322.77 = 442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.69/1,322.77 = 442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.69x = 1,322.77 × 442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.69x = 585,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,198.96/881.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.73

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