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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.60, 1,320.76 and 515.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.60, 1,320.76 and 515.32 is: 772.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.60 : 1,320.76 = 515.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.60/1,320.76 = 515.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.60x = 1,320.76 × 515.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.60x = 680,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,614.04/881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.02

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