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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.84, 1,323.84 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.84, 1,323.84 and 395.64 is: 593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.84 : 1,323.84 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.84/1,323.84 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.84x = 1,323.84 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.84x = 523,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,764.06/882.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.27

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