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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.57, 1,322.64 and 618.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.57, 1,322.64 and 618.29 is: 927.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.57 : 1,322.64 = 618.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.57/1,322.64 = 618.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.57x = 1,322.64 × 618.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.57x = 817,775.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,775.09/881.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.64

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