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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.08, 1,320.48 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.08, 1,320.48 and 534.36 is: 799.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.08 : 1,320.48 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.08/1,320.48 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.08x = 1,320.48 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.08x = 705,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,611.69/882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.95

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