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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.89, 1,217.05 and 508.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.89, 1,217.05 and 508.93 is: 702.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.89 : 1,217.05 = 508.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.89/1,217.05 = 508.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.89x = 1,217.05 × 508.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.89x = 619,393.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,393.26/881.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.35

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