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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.96, 1,218.19 and 509.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.96, 1,218.19 and 509.81 is: 703.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.96 : 1,218.19 = 509.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.96/1,218.19 = 509.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.96x = 1,218.19 × 509.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.96x = 621,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,045.44/882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.37

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