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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.22, 1,322.16 and 573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.22, 1,322.16 and 573.66 is: 860.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.22 : 1,322.16 = 573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.22/1,322.16 = 573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.22x = 1,322.16 × 573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.22x = 758,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,470.31/881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.70

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