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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.59, 1,324.11 and 395.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.59, 1,324.11 and 395.98 is: 594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.59 : 1,324.11 = 395.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.59/1,324.11 = 395.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.59x = 1,324.11 × 395.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.59x = 524,321.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,321.08/882.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.07

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