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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.46, 1,217.92 and 509.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.46, 1,217.92 and 509.36 is: 702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.46 : 1,217.92 = 509.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.46/1,217.92 = 509.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.46x = 1,217.92 × 509.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.46x = 620,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,361.50/882.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.99

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