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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.02, 1,321.53 and 394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.02, 1,321.53 and 394.41 is: 591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.02 : 1,321.53 = 394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.02/1,321.53 = 394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.02x = 1,321.53 × 394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.02x = 521,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,224.65/881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.62

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