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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.18, 1,216.08 and 586.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.18, 1,216.08 and 586.25 is: 809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.18 : 1,216.08 = 586.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.18/1,216.08 = 586.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.18x = 1,216.08 × 586.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.18x = 712,920.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,920.82/881.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.06

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