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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.80, 1,217.08 and 508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.80, 1,217.08 and 508.80 is: 702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.80 : 1,217.08 = 508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.80/1,217.08 = 508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.80x = 1,217.08 × 508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.80x = 619,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,250.30/881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.26

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