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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.40, 1,325.64 and 554.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.40, 1,325.64 and 554.36 is: 832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.40 : 1,325.64 = 554.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.40/1,325.64 = 554.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.40x = 1,325.64 × 554.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.40x = 734,881.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,881.79/882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.82

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