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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.69, 1,322.46 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.69, 1,322.46 and 394.74 is: 592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.69 : 1,322.46 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.69/1,322.46 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.69x = 1,322.46 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.69x = 522,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,027.86/881.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.08

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