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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.67, 1,320.99 and 471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.67, 1,320.99 and 471 is: 705.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.67 : 1,320.99 = 471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.67/1,320.99 = 471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.67x = 1,320.99 × 471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.67x = 622,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,186.29/881.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.69

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