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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.84, 1,322.74 and 518.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.84, 1,322.74 and 518.93 is: 778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.84 : 1,322.74 = 518.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.84/1,322.74 = 518.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.84x = 1,322.74 × 518.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.84x = 686,409.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,409.47/881.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.38

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