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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.67, 1,321.80 and 606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.67, 1,321.80 and 606.96 is: 909.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.67 : 1,321.80 = 606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.67/1,321.80 = 606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.67x = 1,321.80 × 606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.67x = 802,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,279.73/881.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.95

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