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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.40, 1,320.36 and 469.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.40, 1,320.36 and 469.98 is: 704.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.40 : 1,320.36 = 469.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.40/1,320.36 = 469.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.40x = 1,320.36 × 469.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.40x = 620,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,542.79/881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.04

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