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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.12, 1,322.04 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.12, 1,322.04 and 534.44 is: 801.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.12 : 1,322.04 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.12/1,322.04 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.12x = 1,322.04 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.12x = 706,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,551.06/881.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.88

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