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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.38, 1,323.27 and 606.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.38, 1,323.27 and 606.79 is: 911.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.38 : 1,323.27 = 606.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.38/1,323.27 = 606.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.38x = 1,323.27 × 606.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.38x = 802,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,947.00/881.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.01

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