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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.66, 1,213.92 and 671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.66, 1,213.92 and 671.16 is: 924.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.66 : 1,213.92 = 671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.66/1,213.92 = 671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.66x = 1,213.92 × 671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.66x = 814,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,735.90/881.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.09

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