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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.64, 1,215.59 and 715.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.64, 1,215.59 and 715.41 is: 986.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.64 : 1,215.59 = 715.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.64/1,215.59 = 715.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.64x = 1,215.59 × 715.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.64x = 869,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,641.66/881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.39

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