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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.54, 1,322.42 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.54, 1,322.42 and 288.54 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.54 : 1,322.42 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.54/1,322.42 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.54x = 1,322.42 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.54x = 381,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,574.58/881.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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