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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.92, 1,321.86 and 491.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.92, 1,321.86 and 491.83 is: 737.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.92 : 1,321.86 = 491.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.92/1,321.86 = 491.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.92x = 1,321.86 × 491.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.92x = 650,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,130.40/881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.18

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