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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.17, 1,322.18 and 491.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.17, 1,322.18 and 491.46 is: 737.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.17 : 1,322.18 = 491.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.17/1,322.18 = 491.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.17x = 1,322.18 × 491.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.17x = 649,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,799.81/881.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.43

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