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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.36, 1,323.54 and 535.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.36, 1,323.54 and 535.82 is: 803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.36 : 1,323.54 = 535.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.36/1,323.54 = 535.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.36x = 1,323.54 × 535.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.36x = 709,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,172.59/882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.72

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