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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.11, 1,322.26 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.11, 1,322.26 and 394.20 is: 591.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.11 : 1,322.26 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.11/1,322.26 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.11x = 1,322.26 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.11x = 521,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,233.91/881.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.56

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