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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.49, 1,217.96 and 509.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.49, 1,217.96 and 509.39 is: 703.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.49 : 1,217.96 = 509.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.49/1,217.96 = 509.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.49x = 1,217.96 × 509.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.49x = 620,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,416.64/882.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.03

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