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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.76, 1,321.80 and 395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.76, 1,321.80 and 395.08 is: 592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.76 : 1,321.80 = 395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.76/1,321.80 = 395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.76x = 1,321.80 × 395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.76x = 522,216.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,216.74/881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.24

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