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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.18, 1,323.54 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.18, 1,323.54 and 394.92 is: 592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.18 : 1,323.54 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.18/1,323.54 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.18x = 1,323.54 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.18x = 522,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,692.42/882.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.50

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