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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.02, 1,217.63 and 508.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.02, 1,217.63 and 508.93 is: 702.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.02 : 1,217.63 = 508.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.02/1,217.63 = 508.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.02x = 1,217.63 × 508.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.02x = 619,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,682.85/882.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.57

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