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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.04, 1,213.92 and 714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.04, 1,213.92 and 714.72 is: 984.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.04 : 1,213.92 = 714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.04/1,213.92 = 714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.04x = 1,213.92 × 714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.04x = 867,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,612.90/881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.76

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