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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.85, 1,324.02 and 536.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.85, 1,324.02 and 536.99 is: 804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.85 : 1,324.02 = 536.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.85/1,324.02 = 536.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.85x = 1,324.02 × 536.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.85x = 710,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,985.50/883.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.42

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