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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.89, 1,219.77 and 510.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.89, 1,219.77 and 510.93 is: 705.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.89 : 1,219.77 = 510.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.89/1,219.77 = 510.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.89x = 1,219.77 × 510.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.89x = 623,217.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,217.09/883.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.08

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