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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.24, 1,322.69 and 512.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.24, 1,322.69 and 512.25 is: 767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.24 : 1,322.69 = 512.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.24/1,322.69 = 512.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.24x = 1,322.69 × 512.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.24x = 677,545.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,545.39/882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.98

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