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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.12, 1,323.52 and 535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.12, 1,323.52 and 535.70 is: 803.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.12 : 1,323.52 = 535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.12/1,323.52 = 535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.12x = 1,323.52 × 535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.12x = 709,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,009.66/882.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.76

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