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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.22, 1,325.61 and 541.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.22, 1,325.61 and 541.50 is: 811.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.22 : 1,325.61 = 541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.22/1,325.61 = 541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.22x = 1,325.61 × 541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.22x = 717,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,817.82/884.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.81

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