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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.60, 1,324.18 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.60, 1,324.18 and 395.64 is: 593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.60 : 1,324.18 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.60/1,324.18 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.60x = 1,324.18 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.60x = 523,898.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,898.58/882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.59

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