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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.89, 1,324.62 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.89, 1,324.62 and 335.12 is: 502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.89 : 1,324.62 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.89/1,324.62 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.89x = 1,324.62 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.89x = 443,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,900.03/882.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.78

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