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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.84, 1,323.03 and 515.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.84, 1,323.03 and 515.85 is: 773.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.84 : 1,323.03 = 515.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.84/1,323.03 = 515.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.84x = 1,323.03 × 515.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.84x = 682,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,485.03/881.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.94

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