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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.22, 1,323.48 and 808.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.22, 1,323.48 and 808.98 is: 1,214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.22 : 1,323.48 = 808.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.22/1,323.48 = 808.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.22x = 1,323.48 × 808.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.22x = 1,070,668.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,668.85/881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.98

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