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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.10, 1,321.65 and 573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.10, 1,321.65 and 573.30 is: 859.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.10 : 1,321.65 = 573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.10/1,321.65 = 573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.10x = 1,321.65 × 573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.10x = 757,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,701.95/881.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.95

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