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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.77, 1,323.12 and 394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.77, 1,323.12 and 394.73 is: 592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.77 : 1,323.12 = 394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.77/1,323.12 = 394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.77x = 1,323.12 × 394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.77x = 522,275.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,275.16/881.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.30

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