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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.68, 1,216.21 and 671.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.68, 1,216.21 and 671.49 is: 926.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.68 : 1,216.21 = 671.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.68/1,216.21 = 671.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.68x = 1,216.21 × 671.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.68x = 816,672.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,672.85/881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.27

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