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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.04, 1,215.71 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.04, 1,215.71 and 507.96 is: 700.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.04 : 1,215.71 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.04/1,215.71 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.04x = 1,215.71 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.04x = 617,533.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,533.19/881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.92

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