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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.43, 1,215.08 and 671.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.43, 1,215.08 and 671.24 is: 925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.43 : 1,215.08 = 671.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.43/1,215.08 = 671.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.43x = 1,215.08 × 671.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.43x = 815,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,610.30/881.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.33

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