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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.51, 1,327.08 and 519.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.51, 1,327.08 and 519.01 is: 779.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.51 : 1,327.08 = 519.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.51/1,327.08 = 519.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.51x = 1,327.08 × 519.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.51x = 688,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,766.42/883.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.58

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