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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.36, 1,322.04 and 557.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.36, 1,322.04 and 557.36 is: 836.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.36 : 1,322.04 = 557.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.36/1,322.04 = 557.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.36x = 1,322.04 × 557.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.36x = 736,852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,852.21/881.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.04

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