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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.24, 1,325.64 and 519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.24, 1,325.64 and 519.20 is: 778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.24 : 1,325.64 = 519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.24/1,325.64 = 519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.24x = 1,325.64 × 519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.24x = 688,272.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,272.29/884.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.38

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