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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.89, 1,322.43 and 362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.89, 1,322.43 and 362.14 is: 543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.89 : 1,322.43 = 362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.89/1,322.43 = 362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.89x = 1,322.43 × 362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.89x = 478,904.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,904.80/881.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.04

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