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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.61, 1,324.22 and 744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.61, 1,324.22 and 744.90 is: 1,118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.61 : 1,324.22 = 744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.61/1,324.22 = 744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.61x = 1,324.22 × 744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.61x = 986,407.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,407.75/881.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.87

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