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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.11, 1,215.29 and 632.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.11, 1,215.29 and 632.69 is: 872.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.11 : 1,215.29 = 632.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.11/1,215.29 = 632.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.11x = 1,215.29 × 632.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.11x = 768,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,894.92/881.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.64

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