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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.88, 1,315.97 and 765.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.88, 1,315.97 and 765.24 is: 1,141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.88 : 1,315.97 = 765.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.88/1,315.97 = 765.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.88x = 1,315.97 × 765.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.88x = 1,007,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,032.88/881.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.92

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