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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.29, 1,217.54 and 509.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.29, 1,217.54 and 509.27 is: 702.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.29 : 1,217.54 = 509.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.29/1,217.54 = 509.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.29x = 1,217.54 × 509.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.29x = 620,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,056.60/882.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.78

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