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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.91, 1,217.32 and 587.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.91, 1,217.32 and 587.53 is: 810.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.91 : 1,217.32 = 587.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.91/1,217.32 = 587.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.91x = 1,217.32 × 587.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.91x = 715,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,212.02/882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.06

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