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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.30, 1,217.72 and 509.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.30, 1,217.72 and 509.49 is: 703.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.30 : 1,217.72 = 509.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.30/1,217.72 = 509.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.30x = 1,217.72 × 509.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.30x = 620,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,416.16/882.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.18

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