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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.96, 1,217.16 and 642.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.96, 1,217.16 and 642.74 is: 887.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.96 : 1,217.16 = 642.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.96/1,217.16 = 642.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.96x = 1,217.16 × 642.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.96x = 782,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,326.52/881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.03

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