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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.47, 1,215.40 and 715.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.47, 1,215.40 and 715.16 is: 986.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.47 : 1,215.40 = 715.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.47/1,215.40 = 715.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.47x = 1,215.40 × 715.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.47x = 869,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,205.46/881.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.09

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