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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.48, 1,321.65 and 622.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.48, 1,321.65 and 622.74 is: 932.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.48 : 1,321.65 = 622.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.48/1,321.65 = 622.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.48x = 1,321.65 × 622.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.48x = 823,044.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,044.32/882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.65

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