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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.88, 1,207.86 and 581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.88, 1,207.86 and 581.16 is: 801.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.88 : 1,207.86 = 581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.88/1,207.86 = 581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.88x = 1,207.86 × 581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.88x = 701,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,959.92/875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.43

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