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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.60, 1,323.20 and 699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.60, 1,323.20 and 699.52 is: 1,049.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.60 : 1,323.20 = 699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.60/1,323.20 = 699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.60x = 1,323.20 × 699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.60x = 925,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,604.86/881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.91

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