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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.44, 1,217.87 and 509.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.44, 1,217.87 and 509.51 is: 703.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.44 : 1,217.87 = 509.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.44/1,217.87 = 509.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.44x = 1,217.87 × 509.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.44x = 620,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,512.13/882.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.18

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