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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.14, 1,217.57 and 587.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.14, 1,217.57 and 587.70 is: 811.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.14 : 1,217.57 = 587.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.14/1,217.57 = 587.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.14x = 1,217.57 × 587.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.14x = 715,562.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,562.95/882.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.17

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