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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.28, 1,218.24 and 673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.28, 1,218.24 and 673.92 is: 931.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.28 : 1,218.24 = 673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.28/1,218.24 = 673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.28x = 1,218.24 × 673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.28x = 820,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,996.30/881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.60

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