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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.92, 1,321.36 and 471.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.92, 1,321.36 and 471.25 is: 706.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.92 : 1,321.36 = 471.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.92/1,321.36 = 471.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.92x = 1,321.36 × 471.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.92x = 622,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,690.90/881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.06

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