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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.06, 1,217.28 and 509.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.06, 1,217.28 and 509.04 is: 702.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.06 : 1,217.28 = 509.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.06/1,217.28 = 509.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.06x = 1,217.28 × 509.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.06x = 619,644.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,644.21/882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.50

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