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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.36, 1,216.38 and 588.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.36, 1,216.38 and 588.58 is: 882.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.36 : 1,216.38 = 588.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.36/1,216.38 = 588.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.36x = 1,216.38 × 588.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.36x = 715,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,936.94/811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.39

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