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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.81, 1,324.22 and 420.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.81, 1,324.22 and 420.63 is: 630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.81 : 1,324.22 = 420.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.81/1,324.22 = 420.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.81x = 1,324.22 × 420.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.81x = 557,014.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,014.31/882.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.96

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