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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.91, 1,215.81 and 756.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.91, 1,215.81 and 756.99 is: 1,043.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.91 : 1,215.81 = 756.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.91/1,215.81 = 756.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.91x = 1,215.81 × 756.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.91x = 920,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,356.01/881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.59

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