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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.42, 1,326.55 and 663.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.42, 1,326.55 and 663.17 is: 998.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.42 : 1,326.55 = 663.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.42/1,326.55 = 663.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.42x = 1,326.55 × 663.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.42x = 879,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,729.82/881.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.09

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