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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.61, 1,323.99 and 395.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.61, 1,323.99 and 395.71 is: 593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.61 : 1,323.99 = 395.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.61/1,323.99 = 395.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.61x = 1,323.99 × 395.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.61x = 523,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,916.08/882.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.60

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