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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.04, 1,325.03 and 518.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.04, 1,325.03 and 518.54 is: 778.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.04 : 1,325.03 = 518.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.04/1,325.03 = 518.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.04x = 1,325.03 × 518.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.04x = 687,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,071.84/883.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.08

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