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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.42, 1,215.34 and 632.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.42, 1,215.34 and 632.61 is: 872.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.42 : 1,215.34 = 632.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.42/1,215.34 = 632.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.42x = 1,215.34 × 632.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.42x = 768,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,834.66/881.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.27

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