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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.67, 1,216.70 and 508.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.67, 1,216.70 and 508.86 is: 702.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.67 : 1,216.70 = 508.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.67/1,216.70 = 508.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.67x = 1,216.70 × 508.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.67x = 619,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,127.42/881.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.22

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