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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.61, 1,322.63 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.61, 1,322.63 and 394.80 is: 592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.61 : 1,322.63 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.61/1,322.63 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.61x = 1,322.63 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.61x = 522,172.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,172.35/881.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.29

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