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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.64, 1,321.71 and 516.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.64, 1,321.71 and 516.02 is: 773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.64 : 1,321.71 = 516.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.64/1,321.71 = 516.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.64x = 1,321.71 × 516.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.64x = 682,028.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,028.79/881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.59

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