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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.04, 1,215.72 and 502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.04, 1,215.72 and 502.92 is: 693.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.04 : 1,215.72 = 502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.04/1,215.72 = 502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.04x = 1,215.72 × 502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.04x = 611,409.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,409.90/881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.96

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