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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.72, 1,323.88 and 420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.72, 1,323.88 and 420.32 is: 630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.72 : 1,323.88 = 420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.72/1,323.88 = 420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.72x = 1,323.88 × 420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.72x = 556,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,453.24/882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.38

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