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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.03, 1,322.05 and 535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.03, 1,322.05 and 535.06 is: 802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.03 : 1,322.05 = 535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.03/1,322.05 = 535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.03x = 1,322.05 × 535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.03x = 707,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,371.43/881.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.90

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