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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.15, 1,320.84 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.15, 1,320.84 and 418.50 is: 627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.15 : 1,320.84 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.15/1,320.84 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.15x = 1,320.84 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.15x = 552,771.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,771.54/881.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.33

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