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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.20, 1,322.66 and 634.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.20, 1,322.66 and 634.66 is: 952.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.20 : 1,322.66 = 634.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.20/1,322.66 = 634.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.20x = 1,322.66 × 634.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.20x = 839,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,439.40/881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.61

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