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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.17, 1,320.73 and 491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.17, 1,320.73 and 491.08 is: 736.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.17 : 1,320.73 = 491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.17/1,320.73 = 491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.17x = 1,320.73 × 491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.17x = 648,584.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,584.09/881.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.05

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