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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.54, 1,216.80 and 587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.54, 1,216.80 and 587.16 is: 809.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.54 : 1,216.80 = 587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.54/1,216.80 = 587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.54x = 1,216.80 × 587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.54x = 714,456.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,456.29/882.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.55

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