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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.61, 1,215.99 and 582.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.61, 1,215.99 and 582.51 is: 803.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.61 : 1,215.99 = 582.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.61/1,215.99 = 582.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.61x = 1,215.99 × 582.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.61x = 708,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,326.33/881.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.45

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