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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.32, 1,321.36 and 443.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.32, 1,321.36 and 443.01 is: 663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.32 : 1,321.36 = 443.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.32/1,321.36 = 443.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.32x = 1,321.36 × 443.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.32x = 585,372.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,372.74/882.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.45

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