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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.65, 1,323.78 and 492.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.65, 1,323.78 and 492.41 is: 739.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.65 : 1,323.78 = 492.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.65/1,323.78 = 492.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.65x = 1,323.78 × 492.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.65x = 651,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,843.97/881.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.34

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