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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.37, 1,322.60 and 516.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.37, 1,322.60 and 516.87 is: 775.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.37 : 1,322.60 = 516.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.37/1,322.60 = 516.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.37x = 1,322.60 × 516.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.37x = 683,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,609.68/881.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.62

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