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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.34, 1,321.62 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.34, 1,321.62 and 394.68 is: 591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.34 : 1,321.62 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.34/1,321.62 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.34x = 1,321.62 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.34x = 521,616.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,616.98/881.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.85

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