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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883, 1,218.54 and 515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883, 1,218.54 and 515 is: 710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883 : 1,218.54 = 515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883/1,218.54 = 515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883x = 1,218.54 × 515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883x = 627,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,548.10/883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.70

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