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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.35, 1,215.72 and 582.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.35, 1,215.72 and 582.59 is: 803.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.35 : 1,215.72 = 582.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.35/1,215.72 = 582.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.35x = 1,215.72 × 582.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.35x = 708,269.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,269.35/881.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.62

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