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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.04, 1,215.28 and 570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.04, 1,215.28 and 570.52 is: 786.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.04 : 1,215.28 = 570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.04/1,215.28 = 570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.04x = 1,215.28 × 570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.04x = 693,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,341.55/881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.96

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