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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.06, 1,323.02 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.06, 1,323.02 and 388.96 is: 583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.06 : 1,323.02 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.06/1,323.02 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.06x = 1,323.02 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.06x = 514,601.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,601.86/882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.41

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