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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.20, 1,325.97 and 518.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.20, 1,325.97 and 518.87 is: 777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.20 : 1,325.97 = 518.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.20/1,325.97 = 518.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.20x = 1,325.97 × 518.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.20x = 688,009.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,009.37/885.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.24

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