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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.63, 1,218.11 and 509.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.63, 1,218.11 and 509.62 is: 703.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.63 : 1,218.11 = 509.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.63/1,218.11 = 509.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.63x = 1,218.11 × 509.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.63x = 620,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,773.22/882.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.32

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