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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.74, 1,219.58 and 510.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.74, 1,219.58 and 510.73 is: 704.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.74 : 1,219.58 = 510.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.74/1,219.58 = 510.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.74x = 1,219.58 × 510.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.74x = 622,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,876.09/883.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.82

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