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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.72, 1,324.44 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.72, 1,324.44 and 395.64 is: 593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.72 : 1,324.44 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.72/1,324.44 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.72x = 1,324.44 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.72x = 524,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,001.44/882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.62

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