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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.11, 1,322.60 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.11, 1,322.60 and 381.20 is: 571.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.11 : 1,322.60 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.11/1,322.60 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.11x = 1,322.60 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.11x = 504,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,166.60/882.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.54

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