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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.54, 1,321.50 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.54, 1,321.50 and 394.32 is: 591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.54 : 1,321.50 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.54/1,321.50 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.54x = 1,321.50 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.54x = 521,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,093.88/881.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.12

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