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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.75, 1,323.87 and 355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.75, 1,323.87 and 355.66 is: 533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.75 : 1,323.87 = 355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.75/1,323.87 = 355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.75x = 1,323.87 × 355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.75x = 470,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,844.96/882.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.38

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