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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.75, 1,216.97 and 671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.75, 1,216.97 and 671.60 is: 926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.75 : 1,216.97 = 671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.75/1,216.97 = 671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.75x = 1,216.97 × 671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.75x = 817,307.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,307.61/881.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.92

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