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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.55, 1,216.53 and 508.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.55, 1,216.53 and 508.53 is: 701.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.55 : 1,216.53 = 508.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.55/1,216.53 = 508.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.55x = 1,216.53 × 508.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.55x = 618,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,635.92/881.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.76

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