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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,323.74 and 518.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,323.74 and 518.54 is: 776.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,323.74 = 518.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,323.74 = 518.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,323.74 × 518.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 686,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,406.82/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.97

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