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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.33, 1,327.12 and 514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.33, 1,327.12 and 514.76 is: 772.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.33 : 1,327.12 = 514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.33/1,327.12 = 514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.33x = 1,327.12 × 514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.33x = 683,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,140.37/884.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.49

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