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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.08, 1,217.40 and 508.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.08, 1,217.40 and 508.98 is: 702.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.08 : 1,217.40 = 508.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.08/1,217.40 = 508.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.08x = 1,217.40 × 508.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.08x = 619,634.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,634.91/882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.47

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