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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.72, 1,323.66 and 413.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.72, 1,323.66 and 413.65 is: 620.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.72 : 1,323.66 = 413.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.72/1,323.66 = 413.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.72x = 1,323.66 × 413.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.72x = 547,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,525.34/881.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.97

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