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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.11, 1,218.68 and 510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.11, 1,218.68 and 510.08 is: 703.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.11 : 1,218.68 = 510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.11/1,218.68 = 510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.11x = 1,218.68 × 510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.11x = 621,627.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,627.29/883.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.91

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