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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.36, 1,321.53 and 575.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.36, 1,321.53 and 575.18 is: 862.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.36 : 1,321.53 = 575.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.36/1,321.53 = 575.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.36x = 1,321.53 × 575.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.36x = 760,117.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,117.63/881.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.44

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