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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.06, 1,325.13 and 517.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.06, 1,325.13 and 517.10 is: 776.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.06 : 1,325.13 = 517.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.06/1,325.13 = 517.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.06x = 1,325.13 × 517.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.06x = 685,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,218.10/882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.84

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