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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.07, 1,326.33 and 519.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.07, 1,326.33 and 519.17 is: 778.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.07 : 1,326.33 = 519.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.07/1,326.33 = 519.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.07x = 1,326.33 × 519.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.07x = 688,584.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,584.11/884.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.88

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