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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.12, 1,324.94 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.12, 1,324.94 and 518.04 is: 777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.12 : 1,324.94 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.12/1,324.94 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.12x = 1,324.94 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.12x = 686,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,371.92/883.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.21

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