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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.37, 1,324.15 and 535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.37, 1,324.15 and 535.75 is: 803.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.37 : 1,324.15 = 535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.37/1,324.15 = 535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.37x = 1,324.15 × 535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.37x = 709,408.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,408.71/883.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.07

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