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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.92, 1,218.40 and 509.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.92, 1,218.40 and 509.85 is: 703.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.92 : 1,218.40 = 509.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.92/1,218.40 = 509.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.92x = 1,218.40 × 509.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.92x = 621,199.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,199.97/882.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.57

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