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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.87, 1,322.75 and 394.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.87, 1,322.75 and 394.79 is: 592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.87 : 1,322.75 = 394.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.87/1,322.75 = 394.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.87x = 1,322.75 × 394.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.87x = 522,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,209.46/881.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.16

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