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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.96, 1,322.77 and 443.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.96, 1,322.77 and 443.09 is: 664.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.96 : 1,322.77 = 443.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.96/1,322.77 = 443.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.96x = 1,322.77 × 443.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.96x = 586,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,104.85/881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.55

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