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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.93, 1,219.76 and 510.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.93, 1,219.76 and 510.85 is: 704.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.93 : 1,219.76 = 510.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.93/1,219.76 = 510.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.93x = 1,219.76 × 510.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.93x = 623,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,111.74/883.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.94

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