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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.64, 1,320.39 and 606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.64, 1,320.39 and 606.42 is: 908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.64 : 1,320.39 = 606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.64/1,320.39 = 606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.64x = 1,320.39 × 606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.64x = 800,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,710.90/881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.21

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