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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.96, 1,219.57 and 510.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.96, 1,219.57 and 510.81 is: 704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.96 : 1,219.57 = 510.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.96/1,219.57 = 510.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.96x = 1,219.57 × 510.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.96x = 622,968.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,968.55/883.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.75

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