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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.13, 1,218.71 and 510.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.13, 1,218.71 and 510.11 is: 703.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.13 : 1,218.71 = 510.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.13/1,218.71 = 510.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.13x = 1,218.71 × 510.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.13x = 621,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,667.51/883.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.94

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