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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.45, 1,322.78 and 395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.45, 1,322.78 and 395.04 is: 592.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.45 : 1,322.78 = 395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.45/1,322.78 = 395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.45x = 1,322.78 × 395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.45x = 522,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,549.04/881.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.83

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