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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.64, 1,325.52 and 519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.64, 1,325.52 and 519.76 is: 778.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.64 : 1,325.52 = 519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.64/1,325.52 = 519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.64x = 1,325.52 × 519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.64x = 688,952.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,952.28/884.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.79

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