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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.55, 1,213.11 and 671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.55, 1,213.11 and 671.22 is: 923.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.55 : 1,213.11 = 671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.55/1,213.11 = 671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.55x = 1,213.11 × 671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.55x = 814,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,263.69/881.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.67

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