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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.06, 1,320.66 and 637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.06, 1,320.66 and 637.44 is: 954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.06 : 1,320.66 = 637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.06/1,320.66 = 637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.06x = 1,320.66 × 637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.06x = 841,841.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,841.51/882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.40

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