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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.52, 1,321.08 and 686.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.52, 1,321.08 and 686.76 is: 1,029.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.52 : 1,321.08 = 686.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.52/1,321.08 = 686.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.52x = 1,321.08 × 686.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.52x = 907,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,264.90/881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.21

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