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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.34, 1,322.61 and 470.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.34, 1,322.61 and 470.67 is: 706.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.34 : 1,322.61 = 470.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.34/1,322.61 = 470.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.34x = 1,322.61 × 470.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.34x = 622,512.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,512.85/881.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.33

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