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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.07, 1,218.22 and 509.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.07, 1,218.22 and 509.95 is: 703.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.07 : 1,218.22 = 509.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.07/1,218.22 = 509.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.07x = 1,218.22 × 509.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.07x = 621,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,231.29/883.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.49

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