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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.24, 1,216.08 and 582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.24, 1,216.08 and 582.12 is: 803.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.24 : 1,216.08 = 582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.24/1,216.08 = 582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.24x = 1,216.08 × 582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.24x = 707,904.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,904.49/881.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.31

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