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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.60, 1,320.80 and 718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.60, 1,320.80 and 718.40 is: 1,076.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.60 : 1,320.80 = 718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.60/1,320.80 = 718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.60x = 1,320.80 × 718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.60x = 948,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,862.72/881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.30

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