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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.99, 1,324.59 and 395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.99, 1,324.59 and 395.97 is: 594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.99 : 1,324.59 = 395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.99/1,324.59 = 395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.99x = 1,324.59 × 395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.99x = 524,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,497.90/882.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.00

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