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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.71, 1,216.48 and 508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.71, 1,216.48 and 508.55 is: 701.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.71 : 1,216.48 = 508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.71/1,216.48 = 508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.71x = 1,216.48 × 508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.71x = 618,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,640.90/881.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.64

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