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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.90, 1,217.18 and 508.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.90, 1,217.18 and 508.83 is: 702.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.90 : 1,217.18 = 508.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.90/1,217.18 = 508.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.90x = 1,217.18 × 508.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.90x = 619,335.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,335.29/881.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.27

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