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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.03, 1,218.66 and 510.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.03, 1,218.66 and 510.03 is: 703.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.03 : 1,218.66 = 510.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.03/1,218.66 = 510.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.03x = 1,218.66 × 510.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.03x = 621,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,553.16/883.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.89

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