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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.88, 1,323.74 and 420.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.88, 1,323.74 and 420.78 is: 630.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.88 : 1,323.74 = 420.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.88/1,323.74 = 420.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.88x = 1,323.74 × 420.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.88x = 557,003.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,003.32/882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.89

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