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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.72, 1,324.18 and 593.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.72, 1,324.18 and 593.36 is: 891.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.72 : 1,324.18 = 593.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.72/1,324.18 = 593.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.72x = 1,324.18 × 593.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.72x = 785,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,715.44/881.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.12

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