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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.76, 1,323.24 and 395.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.76, 1,323.24 and 395.35 is: 593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.76 : 1,323.24 = 395.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.76/1,323.24 = 395.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.76x = 1,323.24 × 395.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.76x = 523,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,147.72/881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.30

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