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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.52, 1,321.38 and 573.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.52, 1,321.38 and 573.99 is: 860.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.52 : 1,321.38 = 573.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.52/1,321.38 = 573.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.52x = 1,321.38 × 573.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.52x = 758,458.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,458.91/881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.40

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