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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.42, 1,319.70 and 664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.42, 1,319.70 and 664.34 is: 994.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.42 : 1,319.70 = 664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.42/1,319.70 = 664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.42x = 1,319.70 × 664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.42x = 876,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,729.50/881.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.68

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