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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.37, 1,324.10 and 517.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.37, 1,324.10 and 517.87 is: 777.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.37 : 1,324.10 = 517.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.37/1,324.10 = 517.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.37x = 1,324.10 × 517.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.37x = 685,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,711.67/882.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.12

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