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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.82, 1,352.64 and 531.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.82, 1,352.64 and 531.76 is: 798.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.82 : 1,352.64 = 531.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.82/1,352.64 = 531.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.82x = 1,352.64 × 531.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.82x = 719,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,279.85/900.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.48

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