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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.04, 1,326.92 and 519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.04, 1,326.92 and 519.76 is: 779.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.04 : 1,326.92 = 519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.04/1,326.92 = 519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.04x = 1,326.92 × 519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.04x = 689,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,679.94/885.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.26

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