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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.49, 1,323.84 and 395.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.49, 1,323.84 and 395.49 is: 593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.49 : 1,323.84 = 395.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.49/1,323.84 = 395.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.49x = 1,323.84 × 395.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.49x = 523,565.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,565.48/882.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.28

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