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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.12, 1,321.14 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.12, 1,321.14 and 393.50 is: 590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.12 : 1,321.14 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.12/1,321.14 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.12x = 1,321.14 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.12x = 519,868.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,868.59/881.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.01

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