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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.43, 1,217.07 and 715.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.43, 1,217.07 and 715.38 is: 987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.43 : 1,217.07 = 715.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.43/1,217.07 = 715.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.43x = 1,217.07 × 715.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.43x = 870,667.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,667.54/881.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.79

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