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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.69, 1,320.93 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.69, 1,320.93 and 535.14 is: 801.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.69 : 1,320.93 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.69/1,320.93 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.69x = 1,320.93 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.69x = 706,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,882.48/881.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.74

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