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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.35, 1,322.43 and 866.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.35, 1,322.43 and 866.77 is: 1,300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.35 : 1,322.43 = 866.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.35/1,322.43 = 866.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.35x = 1,322.43 × 866.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.35x = 1,146,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,242.65/881.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.55

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