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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.79, 1,328.13 and 539.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.79, 1,328.13 and 539.01 is: 809.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.79 : 1,328.13 = 539.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.79/1,328.13 = 539.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.79x = 1,328.13 × 539.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.79x = 715,875.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,875.35/884.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.09

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