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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.64, 1,324.02 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.64, 1,324.02 and 518.72 is: 777.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.64 : 1,324.02 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.64/1,324.02 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.64x = 1,324.02 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.64x = 686,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,795.65/883.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.23

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