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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.04, 1,323.22 and 395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.04, 1,323.22 and 395.08 is: 592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.04 : 1,323.22 = 395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.04/1,323.22 = 395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.04x = 1,323.22 × 395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.04x = 522,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,777.76/882.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.69

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