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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.20, 1,217.00 and 587.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.20, 1,217.00 and 587.09 is: 809.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.20 : 1,217.00 = 587.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.20/1,217.00 = 587.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.20x = 1,217.00 × 587.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.20x = 714,479.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,479.51/882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.89

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