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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.12, 1,216.13 and 508.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.12, 1,216.13 and 508.19 is: 701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.12 : 1,216.13 = 508.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.12/1,216.13 = 508.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.12x = 1,216.13 × 508.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.12x = 618,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,016.48/881.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.40

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