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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.96, 1,320.84 and 470.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.96, 1,320.84 and 470.07 is: 703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.96 : 1,320.84 = 470.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.96/1,320.84 = 470.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.96x = 1,320.84 × 470.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.96x = 620,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,887.26/881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.99

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