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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.44, 1,322.22 and 499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.44, 1,322.22 and 499.12 is: 748.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.44 : 1,322.22 = 499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.44/1,322.22 = 499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.44x = 1,322.22 × 499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.44x = 659,946.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,946.45/881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.71

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