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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.34, 1,217.56 and 509.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.34, 1,217.56 and 509.30 is: 702.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.34 : 1,217.56 = 509.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.34/1,217.56 = 509.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.34x = 1,217.56 × 509.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.34x = 620,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,103.31/882.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.79

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