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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.24, 1,322.88 and 540.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.24, 1,322.88 and 540.48 is: 810.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.24 : 1,322.88 = 540.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.24/1,322.88 = 540.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.24x = 1,322.88 × 540.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.24x = 714,990.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,990.18/882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.43

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