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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.69, 1,216.22 and 716.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.69, 1,216.22 and 716.04 is: 987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.69 : 1,216.22 = 716.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.69/1,216.22 = 716.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.69x = 1,216.22 × 716.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.69x = 870,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,858.59/881.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.72

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