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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.90, 1,217.04 and 509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.90, 1,217.04 and 509 is: 702.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.90 : 1,217.04 = 509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.90/1,217.04 = 509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.90x = 1,217.04 × 509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.90x = 619,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,473.36/881.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.43

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