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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882, 1,322 and 394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882, 1,322 and 394.40 is: 591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882 : 1,322 = 394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882/1,322 = 394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882x = 1,322 × 394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882x = 521,396.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,396.80/882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.15

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