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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.68, 1,216.76 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.68, 1,216.76 and 571.20 is: 788.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.68 : 1,216.76 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.68/1,216.76 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.68x = 1,216.76 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.68x = 695,013.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,013.31/881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.28

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