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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.16, 1,317.69 and 868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.16, 1,317.69 and 868.20 is: 1,298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.16 : 1,317.69 = 868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.16/1,317.69 = 868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.16x = 1,317.69 × 868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.16x = 1,144,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,018.46/881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.31

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