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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.52, 1,215.30 and 723.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.52, 1,215.30 and 723.54 is: 997.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.52 : 1,215.30 = 723.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.52/1,215.30 = 723.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.52x = 1,215.30 × 723.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.52x = 879,318.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,318.16/881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.50

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