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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.45, 1,217.72 and 509.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.45, 1,217.72 and 509.38 is: 702.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.45 : 1,217.72 = 509.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.45/1,217.72 = 509.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.45x = 1,217.72 × 509.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.45x = 620,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,280.44/882.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.91

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