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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.63, 1,219.47 and 510.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.63, 1,219.47 and 510.63 is: 704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.63 : 1,219.47 = 510.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.63/1,219.47 = 510.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.63x = 1,219.47 × 510.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.63x = 622,691.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,691.48/883.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.70

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