Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.09, 1,321.50 and 442.83
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 882.09, 1,321.50 and 442.83 is: 663.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882.09 : 1,321.50 = 442.83 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882.09/1,321.50 = 442.83/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882.09x = 1,321.50 × 442.83 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882.09x = 585,193.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 585,193.24/882.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663.42
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