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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.48, 1,320.71 and 606.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.48, 1,320.71 and 606.59 is: 908.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.48 : 1,320.71 = 606.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.48/1,320.71 = 606.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.48x = 1,320.71 × 606.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.48x = 801,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,124.80/881.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.84

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