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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.27, 1,320.95 and 573.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.27, 1,320.95 and 573.35 is: 859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.27 : 1,320.95 = 573.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.27/1,320.95 = 573.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.27x = 1,320.95 × 573.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.27x = 757,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,361.51/881.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.40

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