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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.80, 1,323.30 and 517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.80, 1,323.30 and 517.40 is: 775.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.80 : 1,323.30 = 517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.80/1,323.30 = 517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.80x = 1,323.30 × 517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.80x = 684,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,675.42/882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.57

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