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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.26, 1,324.96 and 519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.26, 1,324.96 and 519.36 is: 778.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.26 : 1,324.96 = 519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.26/1,324.96 = 519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.26x = 1,324.96 × 519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.26x = 688,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,131.23/884.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.20

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