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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.77, 1,219.56 and 510.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.77, 1,219.56 and 510.76 is: 704.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.77 : 1,219.56 = 510.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.77/1,219.56 = 510.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.77x = 1,219.56 × 510.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.77x = 622,902.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,902.47/883.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.82

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