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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882, 1,216.88 and 587.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882, 1,216.88 and 587.32 is: 810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882 : 1,216.88 = 587.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882/1,216.88 = 587.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882x = 1,216.88 × 587.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882x = 714,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,691.88/882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.31

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