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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.40, 1,320.60 and 572.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.40, 1,320.60 and 572.78 is: 858.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.40 : 1,320.60 = 572.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.40/1,320.60 = 572.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.40x = 1,320.60 × 572.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.40x = 756,413.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,413.27/881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.20

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