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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.44, 1,323.07 and 530.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.44, 1,323.07 and 530.25 is: 795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.44 : 1,323.07 = 530.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.44/1,323.07 = 530.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.44x = 1,323.07 × 530.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.44x = 701,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,551.58/882.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.01

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