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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.50, 1,217.23 and 587.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.50, 1,217.23 and 587.86 is: 810.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.50 : 1,217.23 = 587.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.50/1,217.23 = 587.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.50x = 1,217.23 × 587.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.50x = 715,556.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,556.32/882.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.83

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