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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.75, 1,321.52 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.75, 1,321.52 and 535.04 is: 800.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.75 : 1,321.52 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.75/1,321.52 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.75x = 1,321.52 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.75x = 707,056.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,056.78/882.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.97

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