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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.01, 1,326.36 and 518.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.01, 1,326.36 and 518.37 is: 777.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.01 : 1,326.36 = 518.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.01/1,326.36 = 518.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.01x = 1,326.36 × 518.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.01x = 687,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,539.29/884.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.75

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