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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.70, 1,216.68 and 508.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.70, 1,216.68 and 508.62 is: 701.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.70 : 1,216.68 = 508.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.70/1,216.68 = 508.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.70x = 1,216.68 × 508.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.70x = 618,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,827.78/881.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.86

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