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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.25, 1,320.90 and 447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.25, 1,320.90 and 447.51 is: 670.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.25 : 1,320.90 = 447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.25/1,320.90 = 447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.25x = 1,320.90 × 447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.25x = 591,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,115.96/881.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.77

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