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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.75, 1,321.79 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.75, 1,321.79 and 334.26 is: 501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.75 : 1,321.79 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.75/1,321.79 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.75x = 1,321.79 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.75x = 441,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,819.85/881.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.07

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