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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.65, 1,320.04 and 573.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.65, 1,320.04 and 573.85 is: 859.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.65 : 1,320.04 = 573.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.65/1,320.04 = 573.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.65x = 1,320.04 × 573.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.65x = 757,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,504.95/881.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.19

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