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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.20, 1,215.73 and 508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.20, 1,215.73 and 508 is: 700.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.20 : 1,215.73 = 508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.20/1,215.73 = 508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.20x = 1,215.73 × 508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.20x = 617,590.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,590.84/881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.85

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