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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.23, 1,321.51 and 395.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.23, 1,321.51 and 395.62 is: 592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.23 : 1,321.51 = 395.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.23/1,321.51 = 395.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.23x = 1,321.51 × 395.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.23x = 522,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,811.49/882.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.61

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