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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.62, 1,321.18 and 699.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.62, 1,321.18 and 699.37 is: 1,048.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.62 : 1,321.18 = 699.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.62/1,321.18 = 699.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.62x = 1,321.18 × 699.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.62x = 923,988.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,988.61/881.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.06

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