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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.01, 1,216.49 and 707.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.01, 1,216.49 and 707.13 is: 976.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.01 : 1,216.49 = 707.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.01/1,216.49 = 707.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.01x = 1,216.49 × 707.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.01x = 860,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,213.04/881.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.39

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