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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.28, 1,219.01 and 510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.28, 1,219.01 and 510.28 is: 704.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.28 : 1,219.01 = 510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.28/1,219.01 = 510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.28x = 1,219.01 × 510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.28x = 622,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,030.82/883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.23

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