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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.11, 1,326 and 518.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.11, 1,326 and 518.81 is: 777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.11 : 1,326 = 518.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.11/1,326 = 518.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.11x = 1,326 × 518.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.11x = 687,942.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,942.06/885.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.24

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