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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.93, 1,325.00 and 420.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.93, 1,325.00 and 420.62 is: 631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.93 : 1,325.00 = 420.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.93/1,325.00 = 420.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.93x = 1,325.00 × 420.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.93x = 557,316.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,316.70/882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.22

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