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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.05, 1,217.36 and 508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.05, 1,217.36 and 508.96 is: 702.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.05 : 1,217.36 = 508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.05/1,217.36 = 508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.05x = 1,217.36 × 508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.05x = 619,578.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,578.91/882.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.43

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