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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.47, 1,321.16 and 491.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.47, 1,321.16 and 491.27 is: 736.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.47 : 1,321.16 = 491.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.47/1,321.16 = 491.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.47x = 1,321.16 × 491.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.47x = 649,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,039.97/881.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.32

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