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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.72, 1,322.91 and 443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.72, 1,322.91 and 443.97 is: 665.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.72 : 1,322.91 = 443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.72/1,322.91 = 443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.72x = 1,322.91 × 443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.72x = 587,332.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,332.35/882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.37

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