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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.21, 1,319.88 and 762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.21, 1,319.88 and 762.68 is: 1,142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.21 : 1,319.88 = 762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.21/1,319.88 = 762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.21x = 1,319.88 × 762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.21x = 1,006,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,646.08/881.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.35

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