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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.11, 1,320.85 and 447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.11, 1,320.85 and 447.76 is: 671.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.11 : 1,320.85 = 447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.11/1,320.85 = 447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.11x = 1,320.85 × 447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.11x = 591,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,423.80/881.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.23

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