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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.01, 1,215.54 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.01, 1,215.54 and 507.96 is: 700.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.01 : 1,215.54 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.01/1,215.54 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.01x = 1,215.54 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.01x = 617,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,445.70/881.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.84

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