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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.75, 1,324.01 and 512.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.75, 1,324.01 and 512.76 is: 769.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.75 : 1,324.01 = 512.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.75/1,324.01 = 512.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.75x = 1,324.01 × 512.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.75x = 678,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,892.75/882.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.07

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