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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.97, 1,321.74 and 709.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.97, 1,321.74 and 709.04 is: 1,062.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.97 : 1,321.74 = 709.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.97/1,321.74 = 709.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.97x = 1,321.74 × 709.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.97x = 937,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,159.92/881.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.58

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