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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.72, 1,323.36 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.72, 1,323.36 and 540 is: 809.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.72 : 1,323.36 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.72/1,323.36 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.72x = 1,323.36 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.72x = 714,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,614.40/882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.56

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