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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.23, 1,324.89 and 536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.23, 1,324.89 and 536.94 is: 805.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.23 : 1,324.89 = 536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.23/1,324.89 = 536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.23x = 1,324.89 × 536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.23x = 711,386.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,386.44/883.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.44

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