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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.22, 1,322.42 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.22, 1,322.42 and 511.56 is: 766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.22 : 1,322.42 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.22/1,322.42 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.22x = 1,322.42 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.22x = 676,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,497.18/882.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.81

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