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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.20, 1,321.81 and 606.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.20, 1,321.81 and 606.47 is: 909.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.20 : 1,321.81 = 606.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.20/1,321.81 = 606.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.20x = 1,321.81 × 606.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.20x = 801,638.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,638.11/881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.71

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