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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.80, 1,215.38 and 669.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.80, 1,215.38 and 669.04 is: 922.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.80 : 1,215.38 = 669.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.80/1,215.38 = 669.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.80x = 1,215.38 × 669.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.80x = 813,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,136.47/881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.14

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