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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.64, 1,320.36 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.64, 1,320.36 and 491.04 is: 735.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.64 : 1,320.36 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.64/1,320.36 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.64x = 1,320.36 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.64x = 648,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,349.57/881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.39

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