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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.82, 1,321.74 and 638.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.82, 1,321.74 and 638.19 is: 956.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.82 : 1,321.74 = 638.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.82/1,321.74 = 638.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.82x = 1,321.74 × 638.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.82x = 843,521.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,521.25/881.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.57

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