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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.55, 1,215.25 and 671.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.55, 1,215.25 and 671.37 is: 925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.55 : 1,215.25 = 671.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.55/1,215.25 = 671.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.55x = 1,215.25 × 671.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.55x = 815,882.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,882.39/881.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.51

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