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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.10, 1,320.68 and 418.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.10, 1,320.68 and 418.58 is: 627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.10 : 1,320.68 = 418.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.10/1,320.68 = 418.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.10x = 1,320.68 × 418.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.10x = 552,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,810.23/881.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.41

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