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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.89, 1,218.43 and 509.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.89, 1,218.43 and 509.93 is: 703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.89 : 1,218.43 = 509.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.89/1,218.43 = 509.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.89x = 1,218.43 × 509.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.89x = 621,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,314.01/882.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.73

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