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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.09, 1,322.73 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.09, 1,322.73 and 638.28 is: 957.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.09 : 1,322.73 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.09/1,322.73 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.09x = 1,322.73 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.09x = 844,272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,272.10/882.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.13

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