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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.86, 1,216.98 and 508.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.86, 1,216.98 and 508.77 is: 702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.86 : 1,216.98 = 508.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.86/1,216.98 = 508.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.86x = 1,216.98 × 508.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.86x = 619,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,160.37/881.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.11

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