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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.25, 1,319.93 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.25, 1,319.93 and 572.16 is: 856.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.25 : 1,319.93 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.25/1,319.93 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.25x = 1,319.93 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.25x = 755,208.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,208.29/881.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.97

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