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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.06, 1,320.60 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.06, 1,320.60 and 418.40 is: 627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.06 : 1,320.60 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.06/1,320.60 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.06x = 1,320.60 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.06x = 552,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,539.04/881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.13

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