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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.78, 1,219.90 and 511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.78, 1,219.90 and 511.02 is: 705.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.78 : 1,219.90 = 511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.78/1,219.90 = 511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.78x = 1,219.90 × 511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.78x = 623,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,393.30/883.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.37

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