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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.41, 1,322.45 and 652.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.41, 1,322.45 and 652.23 is: 978.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.41 : 1,322.45 = 652.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.41/1,322.45 = 652.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.41x = 1,322.45 × 652.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.41x = 862,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,538.86/881.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.59

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