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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.18, 1,319.91 and 572.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.18, 1,319.91 and 572.11 is: 856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.18 : 1,319.91 = 572.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.18/1,319.91 = 572.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.18x = 1,319.91 × 572.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.18x = 755,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,133.71/881.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.96

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