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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.06, 1,321.80 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.06, 1,321.80 and 303.94 is: 455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.06 : 1,321.80 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.06/1,321.80 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.06x = 1,321.80 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.06x = 401,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,747.89/881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.98

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