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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.61, 1,319.78 and 533.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.61, 1,319.78 and 533.90 is: 799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.61 : 1,319.78 = 533.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.61/1,319.78 = 533.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.61x = 1,319.78 × 533.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.61x = 704,621.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,621.27/881.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.24

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