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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.44, 1,322.52 and 486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.44, 1,322.52 and 486.28 is: 729.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.44 : 1,322.52 = 486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.44/1,322.52 = 486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.44x = 1,322.52 × 486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.44x = 643,115.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,115.03/881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.62

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