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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.22, 1,323.88 and 758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.22, 1,323.88 and 758.20 is: 1,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.22 : 1,323.88 = 758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.22/1,323.88 = 758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.22x = 1,323.88 × 758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.22x = 1,003,765.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,765.82/881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.06

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