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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.54, 1,326.38 and 533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.54, 1,326.38 and 533.54 is: 800.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.54 : 1,326.38 = 533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.54/1,326.38 = 533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.54x = 1,326.38 × 533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.54x = 707,667.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,667.49/884.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.04

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