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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.88, 1,323.36 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.88, 1,323.36 and 517.38 is: 776.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.88 : 1,323.36 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.88/1,323.36 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.88x = 1,323.36 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.88x = 684,680.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,680.00/881.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.39

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