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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.67, 1,324.52 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.67, 1,324.52 and 395.66 is: 593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.67 : 1,324.52 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.67/1,324.52 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.67x = 1,324.52 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.67x = 524,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,059.58/882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.72

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