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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.29, 1,216.88 and 587.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.29, 1,216.88 and 587.05 is: 809.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.29 : 1,216.88 = 587.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.29/1,216.88 = 587.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.29x = 1,216.88 × 587.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.29x = 714,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,360.38/882.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.67

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