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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.19, 1,218.78 and 510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.19, 1,218.78 and 510.17 is: 704.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.19 : 1,218.78 = 510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.19/1,218.78 = 510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.19x = 1,218.78 × 510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.19x = 621,778.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,778.90/883.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.02

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