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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.09, 1,216.13 and 508.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.09, 1,216.13 and 508.11 is: 701.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.09 : 1,216.13 = 508.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.09/1,216.13 = 508.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.09x = 1,216.13 × 508.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.09x = 617,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,925.27/881.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.32

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