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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.42, 1,217.38 and 586.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.42, 1,217.38 and 586.18 is: 809.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.42 : 1,217.38 = 586.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.42/1,217.38 = 586.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.42x = 1,217.38 × 586.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.42x = 713,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,603.81/881.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.61

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