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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.36, 1,324.12 and 536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.36, 1,324.12 and 536.32 is: 803.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.36 : 1,324.12 = 536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.36/1,324.12 = 536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.36x = 1,324.12 × 536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.36x = 710,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,152.04/883.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.92

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