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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.29, 1,216.32 and 508.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.29, 1,216.32 and 508.37 is: 701.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.29 : 1,216.32 = 508.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.29/1,216.32 = 508.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.29x = 1,216.32 × 508.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.29x = 618,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,340.60/881.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.64

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