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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.07, 1,324.28 and 517.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.07, 1,324.28 and 517.75 is: 775.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.07 : 1,324.28 = 517.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.07/1,324.28 = 517.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.07x = 1,324.28 × 517.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.07x = 685,643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,643.95/884.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.55

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