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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.09, 1,217.43 and 503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.09, 1,217.43 and 503.96 is: 695.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.09 : 1,217.43 = 503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.09/1,217.43 = 503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.09x = 1,217.43 × 503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.09x = 613,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,529.94/882.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.54

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