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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.09 : 1,321.50 = 442.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.09/1,321.50 = 442.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.09x = 1,321.50 × 442.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.09x = 585,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,193.24/882.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.42

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