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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.44, 1,320.96 and 491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.44, 1,320.96 and 491.20 is: 736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.44 : 1,320.96 = 491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.44/1,320.96 = 491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.44x = 1,320.96 × 491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.44x = 648,855.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,855.55/881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.13

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