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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.51, 1,320.99 and 603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.51, 1,320.99 and 603.60 is: 904.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.51 : 1,320.99 = 603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.51/1,320.99 = 603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.51x = 1,320.99 × 603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.51x = 797,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,349.56/881.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.53

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