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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.96, 1,323.53 and 516.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.96, 1,323.53 and 516.64 is: 774.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.96 : 1,323.53 = 516.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.96/1,323.53 = 516.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.96x = 1,323.53 × 516.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.96x = 683,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,788.54/882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.43

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