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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.56, 1,320.16 and 606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.56, 1,320.16 and 606.72 is: 908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.56 : 1,320.16 = 606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.56/1,320.16 = 606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.56x = 1,320.16 × 606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.56x = 800,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,967.48/881.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.58

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