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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.04, 1,325.62 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.04, 1,325.62 and 533.04 is: 799.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.04 : 1,325.62 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.04/1,325.62 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.04x = 1,325.62 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.04x = 706,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,608.48/884.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.29

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