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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.52, 1,327.26 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.52, 1,327.26 and 520.02 is: 780.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.52 : 1,327.26 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.52/1,327.26 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.52x = 1,327.26 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.52x = 690,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,201.75/884.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.31

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