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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.68, 1,322.10 and 516.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.68, 1,322.10 and 516.56 is: 774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.68 : 1,322.10 = 516.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.68/1,322.10 = 516.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.68x = 1,322.10 × 516.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.68x = 682,943.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,943.98/881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.59

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