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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.30, 1,216.07 and 508.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.30, 1,216.07 and 508.15 is: 701.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.30 : 1,216.07 = 508.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.30/1,216.07 = 508.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.30x = 1,216.07 × 508.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.30x = 617,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,940.39/881.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.17

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