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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.69, 1,217.89 and 509.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.69, 1,217.89 and 509.66 is: 703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.69 : 1,217.89 = 509.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.69/1,217.89 = 509.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.69x = 1,217.89 × 509.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.69x = 620,715.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,715.78/882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.21

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