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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.60, 1,216.54 and 508.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.60, 1,216.54 and 508.60 is: 701.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.60 : 1,216.54 = 508.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.60/1,216.54 = 508.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.60x = 1,216.54 × 508.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.60x = 618,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,732.24/881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.83

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