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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.72, 1,327.08 and 542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.72, 1,327.08 and 542 is: 813

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.72 : 1,327.08 = 542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.72/1,327.08 = 542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.72x = 1,327.08 × 542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.72x = 719,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,277.36/884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813

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