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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.59, 1,321.93 and 387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.59, 1,321.93 and 387.80 is: 581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.59 : 1,321.93 = 387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.59/1,321.93 = 387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.59x = 1,321.93 × 387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.59x = 512,644.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,644.45/881.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.50

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