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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.02, 1,321.60 and 515.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.02, 1,321.60 and 515.90 is: 773.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.02 : 1,321.60 = 515.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.02/1,321.60 = 515.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.02x = 1,321.60 × 515.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.02x = 681,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,813.44/882.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.01

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