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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.46, 1,321.74 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.46, 1,321.74 and 650.88 is: 975.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.46 : 1,321.74 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.46/1,321.74 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.46x = 1,321.74 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.46x = 860,294.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,294.13/881.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.99

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