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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.99, 1,321.95 and 491.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.99, 1,321.95 and 491.81 is: 737.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.99 : 1,321.95 = 491.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.99/1,321.95 = 491.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.99x = 1,321.95 × 491.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.99x = 650,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,148.23/881.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.14

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