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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.63, 1,218.16 and 504.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.63, 1,218.16 and 504.61 is: 696.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.63 : 1,218.16 = 504.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.63/1,218.16 = 504.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.63x = 1,218.16 × 504.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.63x = 614,690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,690.46/882.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.43

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