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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.16, 1,217.51 and 770.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.16, 1,217.51 and 770.46 is: 1,064.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.16 : 1,217.51 = 770.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.16/1,217.51 = 770.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.16x = 1,217.51 × 770.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.16x = 938,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,044.68/881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.56

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