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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.80, 1,322.70 and 677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.80, 1,322.70 and 677.40 is: 1,016.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.80 : 1,322.70 = 677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.80/1,322.70 = 677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.80x = 1,322.70 × 677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.80x = 895,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,996.98/881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.10

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