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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.16, 1,217.40 and 509.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.16, 1,217.40 and 509.16 is: 702.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.16 : 1,217.40 = 509.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.16/1,217.40 = 509.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.16x = 1,217.40 × 509.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.16x = 619,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,851.38/882.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.65

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