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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.21, 1,321.67 and 394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.21, 1,321.67 and 394.17 is: 591.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.21 : 1,321.67 = 394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.21/1,321.67 = 394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.21x = 1,321.67 × 394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.21x = 520,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,962.66/881.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.19

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