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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.96, 1,218.51 and 509.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.96, 1,218.51 and 509.97 is: 703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.96 : 1,218.51 = 509.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.96/1,218.51 = 509.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.96x = 1,218.51 × 509.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.96x = 621,403.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,403.54/882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.77

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