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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.12, 1,320.59 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.12, 1,320.59 and 495.20 is: 742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.12 : 1,320.59 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.12/1,320.59 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.12x = 1,320.59 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.12x = 653,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,950.80/881.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.19

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