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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.92, 1,325.52 and 538.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.92, 1,325.52 and 538.06 is: 805.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.92 : 1,325.52 = 538.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.92/1,325.52 = 538.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.92x = 1,325.52 × 538.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.92x = 713,209.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,209.29/884.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.96

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