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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.29, 1,323.79 and 395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.29, 1,323.79 and 395.24 is: 593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.29 : 1,323.79 = 395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.29/1,323.79 = 395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.29x = 1,323.79 × 395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.29x = 523,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,207.15/882.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.01

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