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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.35, 1,320.84 and 491.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.35, 1,320.84 and 491.51 is: 736.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.35 : 1,320.84 = 491.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.35/1,320.84 = 491.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.35x = 1,320.84 × 491.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.35x = 649,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,209.37/881.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.61

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