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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.61, 1,321.41 and 685.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.61, 1,321.41 and 685.15 is: 1,026.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.61 : 1,321.41 = 685.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.61/1,321.41 = 685.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.61x = 1,321.41 × 685.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.61x = 905,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,354.03/881.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.94

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