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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.12, 1,321.80 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.12, 1,321.80 and 447.92 is: 671.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.12 : 1,321.80 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.12/1,321.80 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.12x = 1,321.80 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.12x = 592,060.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,060.66/881.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.94

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