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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.17, 1,217.24 and 509.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.17, 1,217.24 and 509.17 is: 702.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.17 : 1,217.24 = 509.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.17/1,217.24 = 509.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.17x = 1,217.24 × 509.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.17x = 619,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,778.41/882.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.56

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