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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.75, 1,322.90 and 395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.75, 1,322.90 and 395.08 is: 592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.75 : 1,322.90 = 395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.75/1,322.90 = 395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.75x = 1,322.90 × 395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.75x = 522,651.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,651.33/881.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.74

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