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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.04, 1,323.06 and 394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.04, 1,323.06 and 394.75 is: 592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.04 : 1,323.06 = 394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.04/1,323.06 = 394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.04x = 1,323.06 × 394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.04x = 522,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,277.94/882.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.13

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