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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.59, 1,322.43 and 491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.59, 1,322.43 and 491.30 is: 736.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.59 : 1,322.43 = 491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.59/1,322.43 = 491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.59x = 1,322.43 × 491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.59x = 649,705.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,705.32/881.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.97

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