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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.49, 1,321.28 and 573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.49, 1,321.28 and 573.56 is: 859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.49 : 1,321.28 = 573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.49/1,321.28 = 573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.49x = 1,321.28 × 573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.49x = 757,831.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,831.92/881.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.72

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