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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.79, 1,217.56 and 587.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.79, 1,217.56 and 587.55 is: 810.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.79 : 1,217.56 = 587.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.79/1,217.56 = 587.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.79x = 1,217.56 × 587.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.79x = 715,377.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,377.38/882.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.36

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