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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.20, 1,319.10 and 514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.20, 1,319.10 and 514.90 is: 770.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.20 : 1,319.10 = 514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.20/1,319.10 = 514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.20x = 1,319.10 × 514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.20x = 679,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,204.59/881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.77

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