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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.47, 1,324.13 and 362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.47, 1,324.13 and 362.85 is: 544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.47 : 1,324.13 = 362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.47/1,324.13 = 362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.47x = 1,324.13 × 362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.47x = 480,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,458.76/882.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.45

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