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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.61, 1,324.89 and 519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.61, 1,324.89 and 519.30 is: 777.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.61 : 1,324.89 = 519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.61/1,324.89 = 519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.61x = 1,324.89 × 519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.61x = 688,015.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,015.38/884.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.76

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