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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.78, 1,324.22 and 444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.78, 1,324.22 and 444.03 is: 666.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.78 : 1,324.22 = 444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.78/1,324.22 = 444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.78x = 1,324.22 × 444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.78x = 587,991.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,991.19/882.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.07

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