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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.58, 1,319.25 and 767.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.58, 1,319.25 and 767.27 is: 1,148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.58 : 1,319.25 = 767.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.58/1,319.25 = 767.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.58x = 1,319.25 × 767.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.58x = 1,012,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,227.12/881.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.19

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