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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.61, 1,316.62 and 708.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.61, 1,316.62 and 708.54 is: 1,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.61 : 1,316.62 = 708.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.61/1,316.62 = 708.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.61x = 1,316.62 × 708.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.61x = 932,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,877.93/881.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.15

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