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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.34, 1,320.36 and 469.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.34, 1,320.36 and 469.86 is: 703.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.34 : 1,320.36 = 469.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.34/1,320.36 = 469.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.34x = 1,320.36 × 469.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.34x = 620,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,384.35/881.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.91

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