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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.18, 1,320.10 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.18, 1,320.10 and 468.99 is: 702.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.18 : 1,320.10 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.18/1,320.10 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.18x = 1,320.10 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.18x = 619,112.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,112.53/881.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.60

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