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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.88, 1,215.81 and 757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.88, 1,215.81 and 757 is: 1,043.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.88 : 1,215.81 = 757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.88/1,215.81 = 757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.88x = 1,215.81 × 757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.88x = 920,368.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,368.17/881.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.64

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