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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.85, 1,321.98 and 394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.85, 1,321.98 and 394.72 is: 591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.85 : 1,321.98 = 394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.85/1,321.98 = 394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.85x = 1,321.98 × 394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.85x = 521,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,811.95/881.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.72

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