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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.47, 1,324.21 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.47, 1,324.21 and 395.52 is: 593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.47 : 1,324.21 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.47/1,324.21 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.47x = 1,324.21 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.47x = 523,751.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,751.37/882.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.51

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