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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.05, 1,324.71 and 518.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.05, 1,324.71 and 518.01 is: 777.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.05 : 1,324.71 = 518.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.05/1,324.71 = 518.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.05x = 1,324.71 × 518.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.05x = 686,213.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,213.03/883.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.09

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