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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.71, 1,323.72 and 420.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.71, 1,323.72 and 420.13 is: 630.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.71 : 1,323.72 = 420.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.71/1,323.72 = 420.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.71x = 1,323.72 × 420.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.71x = 556,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,134.48/882.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.03

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