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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.61, 1,219.55 and 510.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.61, 1,219.55 and 510.83 is: 705.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.61 : 1,219.55 = 510.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.61/1,219.55 = 510.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.61x = 1,219.55 × 510.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.61x = 622,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,982.73/883.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.04

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