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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.71, 1,324.06 and 519.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.71, 1,324.06 and 519.81 is: 779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.71 : 1,324.06 = 519.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.71/1,324.06 = 519.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.71x = 1,324.06 × 519.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.71x = 688,250.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,250.41/882.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.70

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