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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.57, 1,219.48 and 510.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.57, 1,219.48 and 510.47 is: 704.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.57 : 1,219.48 = 510.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.57/1,219.48 = 510.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.57x = 1,219.48 × 510.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.57x = 622,509.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,509.16/883.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.54

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