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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.11, 1,324.68 and 536.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.11, 1,324.68 and 536.55 is: 804.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.11 : 1,324.68 = 536.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.11/1,324.68 = 536.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.11x = 1,324.68 × 536.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.11x = 710,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,757.05/883.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.83

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