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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.22, 1,321.68 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.22, 1,321.68 and 394.18 is: 591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.22 : 1,321.68 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.22/1,321.68 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.22x = 1,321.68 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.22x = 520,979.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,979.82/881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.20

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