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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.16, 1,319.64 and 555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.16, 1,319.64 and 555.48 is: 831.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.16 : 1,319.64 = 555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.16/1,319.64 = 555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.16x = 1,319.64 × 555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.16x = 733,033.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,033.63/881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.90

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