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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.11, 1,320.66 and 684.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.11, 1,320.66 and 684.65 is: 1,026.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.11 : 1,320.66 = 684.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.11/1,320.66 = 684.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.11x = 1,320.66 × 684.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.11x = 904,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,181.55/881.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.19

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