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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.67, 1,324.35 and 395.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.67, 1,324.35 and 395.41 is: 593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.67 : 1,324.35 = 395.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.67/1,324.35 = 395.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.67x = 1,324.35 × 395.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.67x = 523,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,661.23/882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.27

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