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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.76, 1,324.45 and 395.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.76, 1,324.45 and 395.86 is: 593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.76 : 1,324.45 = 395.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.76/1,324.45 = 395.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.76x = 1,324.45 × 395.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.76x = 524,296.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,296.78/882.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.93

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