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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.01, 1,321.92 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.01, 1,321.92 and 394.20 is: 591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.01 : 1,321.92 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.01/1,321.92 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.01x = 1,321.92 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.01x = 521,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,100.86/881.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.48

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