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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.23, 1,215.12 and 750.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.23, 1,215.12 and 750.01 is: 1,034.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.23 : 1,215.12 = 750.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.23/1,215.12 = 750.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.23x = 1,215.12 × 750.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.23x = 911,352.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,352.15/881.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.18

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