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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.91, 1,320.66 and 622.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.91, 1,320.66 and 622.17 is: 931.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.91 : 1,320.66 = 622.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.91/1,320.66 = 622.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.91x = 1,320.66 × 622.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.91x = 821,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,675.03/881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.70

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