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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.08, 1,321.98 and 535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.08, 1,321.98 and 535.36 is: 801.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.08 : 1,321.98 = 535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.08/1,321.98 = 535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.08x = 1,321.98 × 535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.08x = 707,735.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,735.21/883.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.44

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