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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.24, 1,321.70 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.24, 1,321.70 and 394.16 is: 591.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.24 : 1,321.70 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.24/1,321.70 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.24x = 1,321.70 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.24x = 520,961.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,961.27/881.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.17

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