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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.60, 1,215.08 and 586.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.60, 1,215.08 and 586.36 is: 808.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.60 : 1,215.08 = 586.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.60/1,215.08 = 586.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.60x = 1,215.08 × 586.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.60x = 712,474.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,474.31/881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.16

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