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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.79, 1,321.28 and 707.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.79, 1,321.28 and 707.55 is: 1,060.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.79 : 1,321.28 = 707.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.79/1,321.28 = 707.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.79x = 1,321.28 × 707.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.79x = 934,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,871.66/881.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.20

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