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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.42, 1,218.76 and 587.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.42, 1,218.76 and 587.18 is: 810.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.42 : 1,218.76 = 587.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.42/1,218.76 = 587.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.42x = 1,218.76 × 587.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.42x = 715,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,631.50/882.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.99

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