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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.69, 1,325.92 and 536.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.69, 1,325.92 and 536.19 is: 805.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.69 : 1,325.92 = 536.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.69/1,325.92 = 536.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.69x = 1,325.92 × 536.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.69x = 710,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,945.04/882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.43

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