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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.55, 1,215.79 and 713.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.55, 1,215.79 and 713.42 is: 983.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.55 : 1,215.79 = 713.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.55/1,215.79 = 713.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.55x = 1,215.79 × 713.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.55x = 867,376.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,376.45/881.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.92

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