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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.44, 1,324.30 and 395.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.44, 1,324.30 and 395.63 is: 593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.44 : 1,324.30 = 395.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.44/1,324.30 = 395.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.44x = 1,324.30 × 395.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.44x = 523,932.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,932.81/882.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.73

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