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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.30, 1,322.24 and 552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.30, 1,322.24 and 552.44 is: 828.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.30 : 1,322.24 = 552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.30/1,322.24 = 552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.30x = 1,322.24 × 552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.30x = 730,458.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,458.81/881.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.84

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