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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.45, 1,325.22 and 537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.45, 1,325.22 and 537.88 is: 805.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.45 : 1,325.22 = 537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.45/1,325.22 = 537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.45x = 1,325.22 × 537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.45x = 712,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,809.98/884.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.94

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