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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.46, 1,322.08 and 485.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.46, 1,322.08 and 485.75 is: 728.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.46 : 1,322.08 = 485.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.46/1,322.08 = 485.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.46x = 1,322.08 × 485.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.46x = 642,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,202.45/881.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.57

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