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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.09, 1,323.41 and 395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.09, 1,323.41 and 395.15 is: 592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.09 : 1,323.41 = 395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.09/1,323.41 = 395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.09x = 1,323.41 × 395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.09x = 522,936.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,936.87/882.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.84

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