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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.14, 1,217.32 and 509.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.14, 1,217.32 and 509.13 is: 702.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.14 : 1,217.32 = 509.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.14/1,217.32 = 509.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.14x = 1,217.32 × 509.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.14x = 619,774.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,774.13/882.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.58

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