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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.99, 1,322.54 and 471.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.99, 1,322.54 and 471.05 is: 706.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.99 : 1,322.54 = 471.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.99/1,322.54 = 471.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.99x = 1,322.54 × 471.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.99x = 622,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,980.11/881.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.33

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