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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.35, 1,324.35 and 536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.35, 1,324.35 and 536.76 is: 804.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.35 : 1,324.35 = 536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.35/1,324.35 = 536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.35x = 1,324.35 × 536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.35x = 710,858.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,858.11/883.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.73

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