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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.48, 1,321.92 and 394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.48, 1,321.92 and 394.94 is: 592.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.48 : 1,321.92 = 394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.48/1,321.92 = 394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.48x = 1,321.92 × 394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.48x = 522,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,079.08/881.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.28

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