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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.65, 1,219.59 and 510.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.65, 1,219.59 and 510.57 is: 704.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.65 : 1,219.59 = 510.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.65/1,219.59 = 510.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.65x = 1,219.59 × 510.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.65x = 622,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,686.07/883.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.68

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