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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.32, 1,217.32 and 509.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.32, 1,217.32 and 509.25 is: 702.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.32 : 1,217.32 = 509.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.32/1,217.32 = 509.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.32x = 1,217.32 × 509.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.32x = 619,920.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,920.21/882.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.60

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