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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.84, 1,320.60 and 607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.84, 1,320.60 and 607.16 is: 909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.84 : 1,320.60 = 607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.84/1,320.60 = 607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.84x = 1,320.60 × 607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.84x = 801,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,815.50/881.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.25

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