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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.07, 1,319.23 and 605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.07, 1,319.23 and 605.80 is: 907.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.07 : 1,319.23 = 605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.07/1,319.23 = 605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.07x = 1,319.23 × 605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.07x = 799,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,189.53/881.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.07

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