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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.73, 1,321.08 and 573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.73, 1,321.08 and 573.21 is: 858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.73 : 1,321.08 = 573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.73/1,321.08 = 573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.73x = 1,321.08 × 573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.73x = 757,256.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,256.27/881.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.83

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