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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.53, 1,323.83 and 812.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.53, 1,323.83 and 812.95 is: 1,220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.53 : 1,323.83 = 812.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.53/1,323.83 = 812.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.53x = 1,323.83 × 812.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.53x = 1,076,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,206.32/881.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.84

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