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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.31, 1,215.90 and 502.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.31, 1,215.90 and 502.93 is: 693.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.31 : 1,215.90 = 502.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.31/1,215.90 = 502.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.31x = 1,215.90 × 502.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.31x = 611,511.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,511.03/881.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.87

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