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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.13, 1,216.53 and 566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.13, 1,216.53 and 566.54 is: 782.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.13 : 1,216.53 = 566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.13/1,216.53 = 566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.13x = 1,216.53 × 566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.13x = 689,206.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,206.82/881.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.19

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