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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.73, 1,322.84 and 442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.73, 1,322.84 and 442.45 is: 663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.73 : 1,322.84 = 442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.73/1,322.84 = 442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.73x = 1,322.84 × 442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.73x = 585,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,285.04/881.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.79

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