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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.66, 1,216.74 and 586.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.66, 1,216.74 and 586.73 is: 809.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.66 : 1,216.74 = 586.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.66/1,216.74 = 586.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.66x = 1,216.74 × 586.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.66x = 713,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,891.78/881.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.72

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