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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.04, 1,216.56 and 571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.04, 1,216.56 and 571.08 is: 788.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.04 : 1,216.56 = 571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.04/1,216.56 = 571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.04x = 1,216.56 × 571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.04x = 694,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,753.08/881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.56

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