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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.73, 1,217.97 and 509.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.73, 1,217.97 and 509.59 is: 703.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.73 : 1,217.97 = 509.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.73/1,217.97 = 509.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.73x = 1,217.97 × 509.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.73x = 620,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,665.33/882.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.12

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