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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.13, 1,215.98 and 508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.13, 1,215.98 and 508.20 is: 701.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.13 : 1,215.98 = 508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.13/1,215.98 = 508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.13x = 1,215.98 × 508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.13x = 617,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,961.04/881.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.33

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