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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.54, 1,219.14 and 510.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.54, 1,219.14 and 510.55 is: 704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.54 : 1,219.14 = 510.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.54/1,219.14 = 510.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.54x = 1,219.14 × 510.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.54x = 622,431.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,431.93/883.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.48

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