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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.66, 1,324.10 and 512.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.66, 1,324.10 and 512.63 is: 769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.66 : 1,324.10 = 512.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.66/1,324.10 = 512.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.66x = 1,324.10 × 512.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.66x = 678,770.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,770.13/882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.01

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