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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.06, 1,320.65 and 418.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.06, 1,320.65 and 418.61 is: 627.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.06 : 1,320.65 = 418.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.06/1,320.65 = 418.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.06x = 1,320.65 × 418.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.06x = 552,838.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,838.51/881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.47

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