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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.22, 1,216.04 and 508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.22, 1,216.04 and 508.34 is: 701.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.22 : 1,216.04 = 508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.22/1,216.04 = 508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.22x = 1,216.04 × 508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.22x = 618,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,161.77/881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.48

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