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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.51, 1,324.17 and 395.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.51, 1,324.17 and 395.70 is: 593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.51 : 1,324.17 = 395.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.51/1,324.17 = 395.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.51x = 1,324.17 × 395.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.51x = 523,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,974.07/882.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.73

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