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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.88, 1,322.88 and 573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.88, 1,322.88 and 573.93 is: 860.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.88 : 1,322.88 = 573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.88/1,322.88 = 573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.88x = 1,322.88 × 573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.88x = 759,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,240.52/881.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.93

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