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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.80, 1,322.73 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.80, 1,322.73 and 394.84 is: 592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.80 : 1,322.73 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.80/1,322.73 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.80x = 1,322.73 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.80x = 522,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,266.71/881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.27

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