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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.16, 1,321.80 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.16, 1,321.80 and 303.84 is: 455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.16 : 1,321.80 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.16/1,321.80 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.16x = 1,321.80 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.16x = 401,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,615.71/881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.78

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