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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.13, 1,217.36 and 509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.13, 1,217.36 and 509.20 is: 702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.13 : 1,217.36 = 509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.13/1,217.36 = 509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.13x = 1,217.36 × 509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.13x = 619,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,879.71/882.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.71

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