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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.36, 1,326.90 and 519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.36, 1,326.90 and 519.32 is: 779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.36 : 1,326.90 = 519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.36/1,326.90 = 519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.36x = 1,326.90 × 519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.36x = 689,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,085.71/884.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.19

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