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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.16, 1,208.48 and 581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.16, 1,208.48 and 581.28 is: 801.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.16 : 1,208.48 = 581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.16/1,208.48 = 581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.16x = 1,208.48 × 581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.16x = 702,465.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,465.25/876.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.75

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