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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.36, 1,215.73 and 567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.36, 1,215.73 and 567.04 is: 782.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.36 : 1,215.73 = 567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.36/1,215.73 = 567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.36x = 1,215.73 × 567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.36x = 689,360.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,360.04/881.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.15

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