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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.20, 1,218.82 and 510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.20, 1,218.82 and 510.28 is: 704.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.20 : 1,218.82 = 510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.20/1,218.82 = 510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.20x = 1,218.82 × 510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.20x = 621,939.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,939.47/883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.19

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