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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.64, 1,322.52 and 517.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.64, 1,322.52 and 517.72 is: 775.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.64 : 1,322.52 = 517.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.64/1,322.52 = 517.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.64x = 1,322.52 × 517.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.64x = 684,695.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,695.05/882.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.74

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