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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.34, 1,319.49 and 699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.34, 1,319.49 and 699 is: 1,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.34 : 1,319.49 = 699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.34/1,319.49 = 699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.34x = 1,319.49 × 699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.34x = 922,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,323.51/881.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.50

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