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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.94, 1,218.38 and 509.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.94, 1,218.38 and 509.86 is: 703.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.94 : 1,218.38 = 509.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.94/1,218.38 = 509.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.94x = 1,218.38 × 509.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.94x = 621,203.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,203.23/882.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.56

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