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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.44, 1,216.54 and 788.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.44, 1,216.54 and 788.68 is: 1,088.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.44 : 1,216.54 = 788.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.44/1,216.54 = 788.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.44x = 1,216.54 × 788.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.44x = 959,460.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,460.77/881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.52

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