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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.74, 1,322.76 and 535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.74, 1,322.76 and 535.16 is: 801.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.74 : 1,322.76 = 535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.74/1,322.76 = 535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.74x = 1,322.76 × 535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.74x = 707,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,888.24/882.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.92

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