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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.06, 1,327.56 and 519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.06, 1,327.56 and 519.60 is: 779.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.06 : 1,327.56 = 519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.06/1,327.56 = 519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.06x = 1,327.56 × 519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.06x = 689,800.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,800.18/885.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.38

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