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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.36, 1,208.64 and 581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.36, 1,208.64 and 581.12 is: 802.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.36 : 1,208.64 = 581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.36/1,208.64 = 581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.36x = 1,208.64 × 581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.36x = 702,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,364.88/875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.37

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