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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.32, 1,318.74 and 664.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.32, 1,318.74 and 664.36 is: 994.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.32 : 1,318.74 = 664.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.32/1,318.74 = 664.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.32x = 1,318.74 × 664.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.32x = 876,118.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,118.11/881.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.10

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