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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.36, 1,217.50 and 509.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.36, 1,217.50 and 509.36 is: 702.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.36 : 1,217.50 = 509.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.36/1,217.50 = 509.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.36x = 1,217.50 × 509.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.36x = 620,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,138.44/882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.82

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