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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.28, 1,320.12 and 514.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.28, 1,320.12 and 514.98 is: 771.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.28 : 1,320.12 = 514.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.28/1,320.12 = 514.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.28x = 1,320.12 × 514.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.28x = 679,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,835.40/881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.42

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