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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.16, 1,326.36 and 514.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.16, 1,326.36 and 514.14 is: 771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.16 : 1,326.36 = 514.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.16/1,326.36 = 514.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.16x = 1,326.36 × 514.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.16x = 681,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,934.73/884.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.28

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