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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.70, 1,218.17 and 504.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.70, 1,218.17 and 504.70 is: 696.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.70 : 1,218.17 = 504.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.70/1,218.17 = 504.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.70x = 1,218.17 × 504.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.70x = 614,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,813.44/882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.52

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