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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.92, 1,217.12 and 508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.92, 1,217.12 and 508.94 is: 702.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.92 : 1,217.12 = 508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.92/1,217.12 = 508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.92x = 1,217.12 × 508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.92x = 619,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,441.05/881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.38

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