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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.08, 1,212.98 and 659.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.08, 1,212.98 and 659.75 is: 908.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.08 : 1,212.98 = 659.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.08/1,212.98 = 659.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.08x = 1,212.98 × 659.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.08x = 800,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,254.19/881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.27

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