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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.15, 1,218.14 and 510.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.15, 1,218.14 and 510.07 is: 703.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.15 : 1,218.14 = 510.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.15/1,218.14 = 510.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.15x = 1,218.14 × 510.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.15x = 621,338.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,338.70/883.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.55

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