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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.24, 1,321.56 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.24, 1,321.56 and 448.08 is: 671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.24 : 1,321.56 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.24/1,321.56 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.24x = 1,321.56 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.24x = 592,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,164.60/882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.21

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