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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.31, 1,218.93 and 510.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.31, 1,218.93 and 510.31 is: 704.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.31 : 1,218.93 = 510.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.31/1,218.93 = 510.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.31x = 1,218.93 × 510.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.31x = 622,032.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,032.17/883.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.21

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