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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.16, 1,320.84 and 556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.16, 1,320.84 and 556.08 is: 833.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.16 : 1,320.84 = 556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.16/1,320.84 = 556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.16x = 1,320.84 × 556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.16x = 734,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,492.71/881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.55

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