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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.21, 1,320.94 and 418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.21, 1,320.94 and 418.18 is: 626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.21 : 1,320.94 = 418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.21/1,320.94 = 418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.21x = 1,320.94 × 418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.21x = 552,390.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,390.69/881.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.85

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