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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.74, 1,218.16 and 509.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.74, 1,218.16 and 509.69 is: 703.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.74 : 1,218.16 = 509.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.74/1,218.16 = 509.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.74x = 1,218.16 × 509.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.74x = 620,875.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,875.33/882.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.35

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