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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.91, 1,321.80 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.91, 1,321.80 and 326.18 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.91 : 1,321.80 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.91/1,321.80 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.91x = 1,321.80 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.91x = 431,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,138.12/881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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