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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.90, 1,323.50 and 603.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.90, 1,323.50 and 603.66 is: 905.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.90 : 1,323.50 = 603.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.90/1,323.50 = 603.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.90x = 1,323.50 × 603.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.90x = 798,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,945.95/881.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.94

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