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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.63, 1,216.35 and 671.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.63, 1,216.35 and 671.48 is: 926.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.63 : 1,216.35 = 671.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.63/1,216.35 = 671.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.63x = 1,216.35 × 671.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.63x = 816,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,750.05/881.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.40

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