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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.04, 1,320.42 and 491.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.04, 1,320.42 and 491.03 is: 735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.04 : 1,320.42 = 491.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.04/1,320.42 = 491.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.04x = 1,320.42 × 491.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.04x = 648,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,362.34/881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.90

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