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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.70, 1,322.85 and 517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.70, 1,322.85 and 517.40 is: 774.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.70 : 1,322.85 = 517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.70/1,322.85 = 517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.70x = 1,322.85 × 517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.70x = 684,442.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,442.59/883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.52

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