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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.93, 1,216.90 and 571.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.93, 1,216.90 and 571.25 is: 788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.93 : 1,216.90 = 571.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.93/1,216.90 = 571.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.93x = 1,216.90 × 571.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.93x = 695,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,154.13/881.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.22

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