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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.50, 1,216.57 and 508.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.50, 1,216.57 and 508.58 is: 701.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.50 : 1,216.57 = 508.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.50/1,216.57 = 508.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.50x = 1,216.57 × 508.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.50x = 618,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,721.33/881.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.90

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