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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.64, 1,217.86 and 509.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.64, 1,217.86 and 509.60 is: 703.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.64 : 1,217.86 = 509.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.64/1,217.86 = 509.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.64x = 1,217.86 × 509.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.64x = 620,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,621.46/882.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.14

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