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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.41, 1,323.95 and 653.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.41, 1,323.95 and 653.23 is: 980.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.41 : 1,323.95 = 653.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.41/1,323.95 = 653.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.41x = 1,323.95 × 653.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.41x = 864,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,843.86/882.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.09

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