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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.16, 1,323.06 and 395.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.16, 1,323.06 and 395.32 is: 592.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.16 : 1,323.06 = 395.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.16/1,323.06 = 395.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.16x = 1,323.06 × 395.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.16x = 523,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,032.08/882.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.90

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