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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.10, 1,323.53 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.10, 1,323.53 and 443.12 is: 664.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.10 : 1,323.53 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.10/1,323.53 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.10x = 1,323.53 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.10x = 586,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,487.68/882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.87

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