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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.76, 1,323.99 and 535.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.76, 1,323.99 and 535.82 is: 802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.76 : 1,323.99 = 535.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.76/1,323.99 = 535.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.76x = 1,323.99 × 535.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.76x = 709,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,413.70/883.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.73

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