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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.50, 1,322.28 and 394.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.50, 1,322.28 and 394.54 is: 591.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.50 : 1,322.28 = 394.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.50/1,322.28 = 394.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.50x = 1,322.28 × 394.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.50x = 521,692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,692.35/881.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.82

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