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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.89, 1,323.27 and 552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.89, 1,323.27 and 552.76 is: 829.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.89 : 1,323.27 = 552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.89/1,323.27 = 552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.89x = 1,323.27 × 552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.89x = 731,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,447.42/881.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.41

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