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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.76, 1,320.96 and 516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.76, 1,320.96 and 516.72 is: 774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.76 : 1,320.96 = 516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.76/1,320.96 = 516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.76x = 1,320.96 × 516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.76x = 682,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,566.45/881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.10

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