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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.84, 1,216.99 and 508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.84, 1,216.99 and 508.88 is: 702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.84 : 1,216.99 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.84/1,216.99 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.84x = 1,216.99 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.84x = 619,303.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,303.64/881.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.29

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