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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.08, 1,322.52 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.08, 1,322.52 and 394.88 is: 592.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.08 : 1,322.52 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.08/1,322.52 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.08x = 1,322.52 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.08x = 522,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,236.70/882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.05

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