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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.36, 1,219 and 510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.36, 1,219 and 510.36 is: 704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.36 : 1,219 = 510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.36/1,219 = 510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.36x = 1,219 × 510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.36x = 622,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,128.84/883.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.28

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