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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.61, 1,218.17 and 509.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.61, 1,218.17 and 509.83 is: 703.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.61 : 1,218.17 = 509.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.61/1,218.17 = 509.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.61x = 1,218.17 × 509.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.61x = 621,059.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,059.61/882.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.66

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