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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.21, 1,216.05 and 508.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.21, 1,216.05 and 508.31 is: 701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.21 : 1,216.05 = 508.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.21/1,216.05 = 508.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.21x = 1,216.05 × 508.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.21x = 618,130.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,130.38/881.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.46

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