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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.78, 1,218.33 and 509.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.78, 1,218.33 and 509.87 is: 703.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.78 : 1,218.33 = 509.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.78/1,218.33 = 509.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.78x = 1,218.33 × 509.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.78x = 621,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,192.96/882.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.68

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