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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.31, 1,321.02 and 495.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.31, 1,321.02 and 495.75 is: 743.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.31 : 1,321.02 = 495.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.31/1,321.02 = 495.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.31x = 1,321.02 × 495.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.31x = 654,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,895.67/881.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.09

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