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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.45, 1,320.02 and 592.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.45, 1,320.02 and 592.01 is: 886.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.45 : 1,320.02 = 592.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.45/1,320.02 = 592.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.45x = 1,320.02 × 592.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.45x = 781,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,462.08/881.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.56

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