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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.66, 1,325.60 and 513.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.66, 1,325.60 and 513.63 is: 770.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.66 : 1,325.60 = 513.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.66/1,325.60 = 513.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.66x = 1,325.60 × 513.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.66x = 680,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,867.93/883.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.51

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