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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.07, 1,215.81 and 508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.07, 1,215.81 and 508.02 is: 701.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.07 : 1,215.81 = 508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.07/1,215.81 = 508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.07x = 1,215.81 × 508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.07x = 617,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,655.80/881.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.03

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