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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.26, 1,322.20 and 394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.26, 1,322.20 and 394.36 is: 591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.26 : 1,322.20 = 394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.26/1,322.20 = 394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.26x = 1,322.20 × 394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.26x = 521,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,422.79/881.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.68

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