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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.24, 1,217.63 and 504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.24, 1,217.63 and 504.27 is: 695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.24 : 1,217.63 = 504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.24/1,217.63 = 504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.24x = 1,217.63 × 504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.24x = 614,011.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,011.76/882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.97

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