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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.77, 1,216.44 and 508.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.77, 1,216.44 and 508.61 is: 701.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.77 : 1,216.44 = 508.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.77/1,216.44 = 508.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.77x = 1,216.44 × 508.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.77x = 618,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,693.55/881.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.65

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