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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.22, 1,321.86 and 394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.22, 1,321.86 and 394.14 is: 591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.22 : 1,321.86 = 394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.22/1,321.86 = 394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.22x = 1,321.86 × 394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.22x = 520,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,997.90/881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.22

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