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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.29, 1,321.95 and 394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.29, 1,321.95 and 394.34 is: 591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.29 : 1,321.95 = 394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.29/1,321.95 = 394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.29x = 1,321.95 × 394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.29x = 521,297.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,297.76/881.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.52

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