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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.72, 1,219.44 and 510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.72, 1,219.44 and 510.64 is: 704.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.72 : 1,219.44 = 510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.72/1,219.44 = 510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.72x = 1,219.44 × 510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.72x = 622,694.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,694.84/883.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.63

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