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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.46, 1,219.33 and 510.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.46, 1,219.33 and 510.38 is: 704.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.46 : 1,219.33 = 510.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.46/1,219.33 = 510.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.46x = 1,219.33 × 510.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.46x = 622,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,320.76/883.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.41

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