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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.87, 1,323.35 and 517.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.87, 1,323.35 and 517.37 is: 776.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.87 : 1,323.35 = 517.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.87/1,323.35 = 517.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.87x = 1,323.35 × 517.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.87x = 684,659.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,659.00/881.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.37

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