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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.56, 1,217.19 and 587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.56, 1,217.19 and 587.44 is: 811.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.56 : 1,217.19 = 587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.56/1,217.19 = 587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.56x = 1,217.19 × 587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.56x = 715,026.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,026.09/881.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.09

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