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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.67, 1,219.42 and 510.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.67, 1,219.42 and 510.67 is: 704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.67 : 1,219.42 = 510.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.67/1,219.42 = 510.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.67x = 1,219.42 × 510.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.67x = 622,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,716.89/883.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.69

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