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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.28, 1,216.14 and 566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.28, 1,216.14 and 566.40 is: 781.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.28 : 1,216.14 = 566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.28/1,216.14 = 566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.28x = 1,216.14 × 566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.28x = 688,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,821.70/881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.62

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