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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.96, 1,322.73 and 535.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.96, 1,322.73 and 535.29 is: 801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.96 : 1,322.73 = 535.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.96/1,322.73 = 535.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.96x = 1,322.73 × 535.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.96x = 708,044.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,044.14/882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.90

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