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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.52, 1,321.66 and 557.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.52, 1,321.66 and 557.11 is: 835.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.52 : 1,321.66 = 557.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.52/1,321.66 = 557.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.52x = 1,321.66 × 557.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.52x = 736,310.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,310.00/881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.27

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