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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.22, 1,323.33 and 535.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.22, 1,323.33 and 535.49 is: 802.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.22 : 1,323.33 = 535.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.22/1,323.33 = 535.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.22x = 1,323.33 × 535.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.22x = 708,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,627.30/883.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.33

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