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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.32, 1,321.98 and 665.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.32, 1,321.98 and 665.32 is: 997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.32 : 1,321.98 = 665.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.32/1,321.98 = 665.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.32x = 1,321.98 × 665.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.32x = 879,539.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,539.73/881.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.98

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