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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.04, 1,322.36 and 608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.04, 1,322.36 and 608.88 is: 913.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.04 : 1,322.36 = 608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.04/1,322.36 = 608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.04x = 1,322.36 × 608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.04x = 805,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,158.56/881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.87

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