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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.28, 1,321.47 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.28, 1,321.47 and 470.64 is: 705.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.28 : 1,321.47 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.28/1,321.47 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.28x = 1,321.47 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.28x = 621,936.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,936.64/881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.72

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