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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.60, 1,323.90 and 554.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.60, 1,323.90 and 554.55 is: 831.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.60 : 1,323.90 = 554.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.60/1,323.90 = 554.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.60x = 1,323.90 × 554.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.60x = 734,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,168.75/882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.83

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