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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.12, 1,215.80 and 585.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.12, 1,215.80 and 585.88 is: 808.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.12 : 1,215.80 = 585.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.12/1,215.80 = 585.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.12x = 1,215.80 × 585.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.12x = 712,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,312.90/881.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.42

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