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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.02, 1,326.10 and 518.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.02, 1,326.10 and 518.90 is: 777.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.02 : 1,326.10 = 518.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.02/1,326.10 = 518.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.02x = 1,326.10 × 518.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.02x = 688,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,113.29/885.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.51

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