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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.55, 1,322.46 and 516.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.55, 1,322.46 and 516.51 is: 774.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.55 : 1,322.46 = 516.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.55/1,322.46 = 516.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.55x = 1,322.46 × 516.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.55x = 683,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,063.81/881.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.84

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