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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.55, 1,323.27 and 779.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.55, 1,323.27 and 779.49 is: 1,170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.55 : 1,323.27 = 779.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.55/1,323.27 = 779.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.55x = 1,323.27 × 779.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.55x = 1,031,475.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,475.73/881.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.07

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