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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.08, 1,319.90 and 535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.08, 1,319.90 and 535.70 is: 801.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.08 : 1,319.90 = 535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.08/1,319.90 = 535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.08x = 1,319.90 × 535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.08x = 707,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,067.75/882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.59

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