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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.74, 1,217.90 and 509.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.74, 1,217.90 and 509.67 is: 703.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.74 : 1,217.90 = 509.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.74/1,217.90 = 509.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.74x = 1,217.90 × 509.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.74x = 620,728.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,728.37/882.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.18

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