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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.06, 1,215.69 and 570.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.06, 1,215.69 and 570.38 is: 787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.06 : 1,215.69 = 570.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.06/1,215.69 = 570.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.06x = 1,215.69 × 570.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.06x = 693,405.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,405.26/881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.01

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