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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.70, 1,218.36 and 509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.70, 1,218.36 and 509.72 is: 703.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.70 : 1,218.36 = 509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.70/1,218.36 = 509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.70x = 1,218.36 × 509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.70x = 621,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,022.46/882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.55

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