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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.02, 1,320.06 and 620.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.02, 1,320.06 and 620.47 is: 929.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.02 : 1,320.06 = 620.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.02/1,320.06 = 620.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.02x = 1,320.06 × 620.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.02x = 819,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,057.63/881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.68

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