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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.74, 1,323.16 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.74, 1,323.16 and 395.12 is: 592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.74 : 1,323.16 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.74/1,323.16 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.74x = 1,323.16 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.74x = 522,806.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,806.98/882.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.25

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