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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.07, 1,320.28 and 603.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.07, 1,320.28 and 603.07 is: 903.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.07 : 1,320.28 = 603.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.07/1,320.28 = 603.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.07x = 1,320.28 × 603.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.07x = 796,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,221.26/881.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.70

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