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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.53, 1,216.47 and 671.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.53, 1,216.47 and 671.84 is: 927.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.53 : 1,216.47 = 671.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.53/1,216.47 = 671.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.53x = 1,216.47 × 671.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.53x = 817,277.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,277.27/881.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.11

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