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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.64, 1,216.42 and 587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.64, 1,216.42 and 587.34 is: 810.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.64 : 1,216.42 = 587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.64/1,216.42 = 587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.64x = 1,216.42 × 587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.64x = 714,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,450.65/881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.37

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