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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.40, 1,315.59 and 826.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.40, 1,315.59 and 826.68 is: 1,233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.40 : 1,315.59 = 826.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.40/1,315.59 = 826.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.40x = 1,315.59 × 826.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.40x = 1,087,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,571.94/881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.91

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