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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.14, 1,320.27 and 516.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.14, 1,320.27 and 516.22 is: 773.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.14 : 1,320.27 = 516.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.14/1,320.27 = 516.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.14x = 1,320.27 × 516.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.14x = 681,549.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,549.78/881.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.49

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