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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.32, 1,322.10 and 569.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.32, 1,322.10 and 569.22 is: 853.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.32 : 1,322.10 = 569.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.32/1,322.10 = 569.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.32x = 1,322.10 × 569.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.32x = 752,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,565.76/881.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.91

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