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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.55, 1,216.69 and 671.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.55, 1,216.69 and 671.39 is: 926.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.55 : 1,216.69 = 671.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.55/1,216.69 = 671.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.55x = 1,216.69 × 671.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.55x = 816,870.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,870.30/881.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.63

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