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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.25, 1,217.36 and 509.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.25, 1,217.36 and 509.24 is: 702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.25 : 1,217.36 = 509.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.25/1,217.36 = 509.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.25x = 1,217.36 × 509.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.25x = 619,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,932.72/882.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.67

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