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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.10, 1,321.38 and 536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.10, 1,321.38 and 536.69 is: 803.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.10 : 1,321.38 = 536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.10/1,321.38 = 536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.10x = 1,321.38 × 536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.10x = 709,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,164.83/883.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.04

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