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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.02, 1,319.67 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.02, 1,319.67 and 554.80 is: 831.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.02 : 1,319.67 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.02/1,319.67 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.02x = 1,319.67 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.02x = 732,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,152.92/881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.03

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