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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.17, 1,323.29 and 395.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.17, 1,323.29 and 395.56 is: 593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.17 : 1,323.29 = 395.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.17/1,323.29 = 395.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.17x = 1,323.29 × 395.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.17x = 523,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,437.29/882.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.35

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