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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.30, 1,216.68 and 587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.30, 1,216.68 and 587 is: 810.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.30 : 1,216.68 = 587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.30/1,216.68 = 587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.30x = 1,216.68 × 587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.30x = 714,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,191.16/881.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.38

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