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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.55, 1,219.34 and 510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.55, 1,219.34 and 510.54 is: 704.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.55 : 1,219.34 = 510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.55/1,219.34 = 510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.55x = 1,219.34 × 510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.55x = 622,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,521.84/883.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.57

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