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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.80, 1,217.01 and 508.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.80, 1,217.01 and 508.78 is: 702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.80 : 1,217.01 = 508.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.80/1,217.01 = 508.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.80x = 1,217.01 × 508.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.80x = 619,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,190.35/881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.19

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