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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.34, 1,321.01 and 418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.34, 1,321.01 and 418.47 is: 627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.34 : 1,321.01 = 418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.34/1,321.01 = 418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.34x = 1,321.01 × 418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.34x = 552,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,800.96/881.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.23

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