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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.96, 1,325.02 and 517.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.96, 1,325.02 and 517.64 is: 775.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.96 : 1,325.02 = 517.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.96/1,325.02 = 517.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.96x = 1,325.02 × 517.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.96x = 685,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,883.35/883.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.92

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