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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.69, 1,324.70 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.69, 1,324.70 and 327.91 is: 492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.69 : 1,324.70 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.69/1,324.70 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.69x = 1,324.70 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.69x = 434,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,380.74/882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.11

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