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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.20, 1,218.90 and 510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.20, 1,218.90 and 510.30 is: 704.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.20 : 1,218.90 = 510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.20/1,218.90 = 510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.20x = 1,218.90 × 510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.20x = 622,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,004.67/883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.26

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