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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.63, 1,321.77 and 606.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.63, 1,321.77 and 606.89 is: 909.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.63 : 1,321.77 = 606.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.63/1,321.77 = 606.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.63x = 1,321.77 × 606.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.63x = 802,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,171.16/881.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.87

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