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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.02, 1,320.49 and 418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.02, 1,320.49 and 418.20 is: 626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.02 : 1,320.49 = 418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.02/1,320.49 = 418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.02x = 1,320.49 × 418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.02x = 552,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,228.92/881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.81

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