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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.37, 1,321.24 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.37, 1,321.24 and 394.02 is: 590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.37 : 1,321.24 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.37/1,321.24 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.37x = 1,321.24 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.37x = 520,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,594.98/881.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.67

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