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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.48, 1,321.68 and 517.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.48, 1,321.68 and 517.56 is: 775.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.48 : 1,321.68 = 517.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.48/1,321.68 = 517.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.48x = 1,321.68 × 517.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.48x = 684,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,048.70/882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.14

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