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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.50, 1,321.92 and 707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.50, 1,321.92 and 707.74 is: 1,061.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.50 : 1,321.92 = 707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.50/1,321.92 = 707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.50x = 1,321.92 × 707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.50x = 935,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,575.66/881.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.35

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