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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.06, 1,214.72 and 684.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.06, 1,214.72 and 684.22 is: 943.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.06 : 1,214.72 = 684.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.06/1,214.72 = 684.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.06x = 1,214.72 × 684.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.06x = 831,135.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,135.72/881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.34

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