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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.44, 1,322.40 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.44, 1,322.40 and 394.48 is: 591.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.44 : 1,322.40 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.44/1,322.40 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.44x = 1,322.40 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.44x = 521,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,660.35/881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.83

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