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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.98, 1,322.02 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.98, 1,322.02 and 388.08 is: 581.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.98 : 1,322.02 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.98/1,322.02 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.98x = 1,322.02 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.98x = 513,049.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,049.52/881.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.70

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