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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.25, 1,321.26 and 534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.25, 1,321.26 and 534.68 is: 801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.25 : 1,321.26 = 534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.25/1,321.26 = 534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.25x = 1,321.26 × 534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.25x = 706,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,444.69/881.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.64

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