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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.53, 1,322.46 and 394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.53, 1,322.46 and 394.60 is: 591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.53 : 1,322.46 = 394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.53/1,322.46 = 394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.53x = 1,322.46 × 394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.53x = 521,842.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,842.72/881.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.97

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