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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.63, 1,216.08 and 566.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.63, 1,216.08 and 566.78 is: 781.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.63 : 1,216.08 = 566.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.63/1,216.08 = 566.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.63x = 1,216.08 × 566.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.63x = 689,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,249.82/881.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.79

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