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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.28, 1,323.36 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.28, 1,323.36 and 541.44 is: 813.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.28 : 1,323.36 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.28/1,323.36 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.28x = 1,323.36 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.28x = 716,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,520.04/881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.04

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